Defense is a definite part of the game, and a great part of defense is learning to play it without fouling.
Don't give up on your dreams, or your dreams will give up on you.
It isn't what you do, but how you do it.
If you don't have time to do it right, when will you have time to do it over?
Be more concerned with your character than your reputation.
I think the teaching profession contributes more to the future of our society than any other single profession.