The secret of getting ahead is getting started.
Always desire to learn something useful.
By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.
Never complain and never explain.
Know or listen to those who know.
If you're going through hell, keep going.
Do not weep do not wax indignant. Understand.
If you've got a talent, protect it.
Wherever you are - be all there.
It's always too early to quit.
I once saw a picture in the paper of John Hegley with 'poet' written on his knuckles, and I thought that was pretty cool, so I was quite up front about it.