Always desire to learn something useful.
If you've got a talent, protect it.
Without hard work, nothing grows but weeds.
Do not weep do not wax indignant. Understand.
Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.
You never know what motivates you.
By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.
Never complain and never explain.
The wise does at once what the fool does at last.
Begin to be now what you will be hereafter.
The only difference is that religion is much better organised and has been around much longer, but it's the same story with different characters and different costumes.