Be thine own palace, or the world's thy jail.
Without hard work, nothing grows but weeds.
If you think you can do it, you can.
Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.
Be gentle to all and stern with yourself.
I can, therefore I am.
Go for it now. The future is promised to no one.
Never complain and never explain.
The dog that trots about finds a bone.
Always desire to learn something useful.
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