The secret of getting ahead is getting started.
Without hard work, nothing grows but weeds.
Begin to be now what you will be hereafter.
If you can dream it, you can do it.
To know oneself, one should assert oneself.
Expect problems and eat them for breakfast.
Be thine own palace, or the world's thy jail.
Do not weep do not wax indignant. Understand.
By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.
Know or listen to those who know.
I had one drama teacher who was amazing, Ms. Perkins. She really tried to inspire me and get me going.