Things do not happen. Things are made to happen.
Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.
The dog that trots about finds a bone.
Without hard work, nothing grows but weeds.
Expect problems and eat them for breakfast.
If you think you can do it, you can.
Quality is not an act, it is a habit.
Well done is better than well said.
What you do today can improve all your tomorrows.
Be gentle to all and stern with yourself.
I think it was T.S. Eliot who talked about good poetry being felt before it's understood. I believe that. There are some bands where I love their lyrics but I don't have a clue what they're on about.