By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.

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

Know or listen to those who know.

Never complain and never explain.

Well done is better than well said.

To be a good loser is to learn how to win.

Do not weep do not wax indignant. Understand.

If you're going through hell, keep going.

Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.