The secret of getting ahead is getting started.
Always desire to learn something useful.
Be gentle to all and stern with yourself.
Do not weep do not wax indignant. Understand.
It's always too early to quit.
Without hard work, nothing grows but weeds.
The dog that trots about finds a bone.
I can, therefore I am.
The wise does at once what the fool does at last.
Begin to be now what you will be hereafter.
After all, C++ isn't a perfect match for Java's design aims either.
Thus, the standard library will serve as both a tool and as a teacher.