Be thine own palace, or the world's thy jail.

The most effective way to do it, is to do it.

Things do not happen. Things are made to happen.

Well done is better than well said.

You never know what motivates you.

To know oneself, one should assert oneself.

The dog that trots about finds a bone.

Be gentle to all and stern with yourself.

If you've got a talent, protect it.