Janet tagged everyone with the Random Quotes meme.
The rules: "Go here and look through random quotes until you find 5 that you think reflect who you are or what you believe."
I've added a comment for each of my selections, but that's not required.
It is even harder for the average ape to believe that he has descended from man.
H. L. Mencken (1880 - 1956)
[Couldn't resist a quote on evolution and a quote by Mencken.]
Only some people get what they want. Those are the people who show up to get it.
Dianne Houston, Take The Lead, 2006
[I've got a saying: "90% of life is showing up. The rest is following directions."]
You can't build a reputation on what you intend to do.
Liz Smith
[...and the other half is actually doing the work.]
Never try to tell everything you know. It may take too short a time.
Norman Ford
[The first step in attaining knowledge is admitting ignorance.]
True knowledge exists in knowing that you know nothing.
Socrates (469 BC - 399 BC)
[Yeah, Socrates said it better.]
Tag, you're it!