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

Be gentle to all and stern with yourself.

Things do not happen. Things are made to happen.

Always desire to learn something useful.

If you're going through hell, keep going.

Begin to be now what you will be hereafter.

By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.

If you've got a talent, protect it.

Well done is better than well said.