I had a rather classic quote lined up this week.

"What lies behind us and lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us."

Ralph Waldo Emerson

And then a ran across this gem and decided a modern take was appropriate.

"And if you’re worried about threats to the survival of your company, don’t look for them in the news. Look in the mirror."

Paul Graham

You should read Paul’s essay on why to start a startup in a bad economy.