Expect problems and eat them for breakfast.
Know or listen to those who know.
Wherever you are - be all there.
Do not weep do not wax indignant. Understand.
It's always too early to quit.
By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.
Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.
If you've got a talent, protect it.
If you're going through hell, keep going.
Things do not happen. Things are made to happen.
If either player abandon the game by quitting the table in anger, or in an otherwise offensive manner or by momentarily resigning the game or refuses to abide by the decision of the Umpire, the game must be scored against him.