Be thine own palace, or the world's thy jail.
Know or listen to those who know.
If you've got a talent, protect it.
Who seeks shall find.
Never complain and never explain.
Be gentle to all and stern with yourself.
To know oneself, one should assert oneself.
You never know what motivates you.
By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.
It's always too early to quit.
A wise government knows how to enforce with temper, or to conciliate with dignity.