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

Begin to be now what you will be hereafter.

Expect problems and eat them for breakfast.

Be gentle to all and stern with yourself.

Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.

Never complain and never explain.

Go for it now. The future is promised to no one.

By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.

To know oneself, one should assert oneself.