It's always too early to quit.
Expect problems and eat them for breakfast.
Know or listen to those who know.
If you think you can do it, you can.
To be a good loser is to learn how to win.
Quality is not an act, it is a habit.
I can, therefore I am.
What you do today can improve all your tomorrows.
You never know what motivates you.
Problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines.
Your political reputation affects how likely allies are to trust you, and what kind of deals they'll offer at the negotiating table. There's also some emotional response in there, so factions do bear grudges. Just like the real thing.