The wise does at once what the fool does at last.

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

To know oneself, one should assert oneself.

Well done is better than well said.

The secret of getting ahead is getting started.

Never complain and never explain.

If you're going through hell, keep going.

Do not weep do not wax indignant. Understand.

If you've got a talent, protect it.