Be gentle to all and stern with yourself.
The secret of getting ahead is getting started.
Never complain and never explain.
Well done is better than well said.
Always desire to learn something useful.
Know or listen to those who know.
By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.
Go for it now. The future is promised to no one.
Things do not happen. Things are made to happen.
Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.
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