To know oneself, one should assert oneself.

By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.

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

If you've got a talent, protect it.

The secret of getting ahead is getting started.

Know or listen to those who know.

If you think you can do it, you can.

Always desire to learn something useful.

Do not weep do not wax indignant. Understand.