The secret of getting ahead is getting started.
What you do today can improve all your tomorrows.
Wherever you are - be all there.
Begin to be now what you will be hereafter.
It's always too early to quit.
Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.
Know or listen to those who know.
Never complain and never explain.
Do not weep do not wax indignant. Understand.
Things do not happen. Things are made to happen.
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.