Always desire to learn something useful.
If you've got a talent, protect it.
Without hard work, nothing grows but weeds.
Be gentle to all and stern with yourself.
By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.
The wise does at once what the fool does at last.
Go for it now. The future is promised to no one.
Leap, and the net will appear.
Never complain and never explain.
Wherever you are - be all there.
Secretary of State Colin Powell, thank you so much, as always, for joining us this morning.