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

Expect problems and eat them for breakfast.

The dog that trots about finds a bone.

Know or listen to those who know.

If you've got a talent, protect it.

Without hard work, nothing grows but weeds.

To know oneself, one should assert oneself.

The secret of getting ahead is getting started.

Begin to be now what you will be hereafter.