If you've got a talent, protect it.

The secret of getting ahead is getting started.

Things do not happen. Things are made to happen.

Well done is better than well said.

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

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

Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.

If you're going through hell, keep going.

Be gentle to all and stern with yourself.