Things do not happen. Things are made to happen.

Begin to be now what you will be hereafter.

To know oneself, one should assert oneself.

Know or listen to those who know.

Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.

Never complain and never explain.

The secret of getting ahead is getting started.

To be a good loser is to learn how to win.

Without hard work, nothing grows but weeds.