To know oneself, one should assert oneself.
Do not weep do not wax indignant. Understand.
Things do not happen. Things are made to happen.
Begin to be now what you will be hereafter.
I can, therefore I am.
Be gentle to all and stern with yourself.
Always desire to learn something useful.
The dog that trots about finds a bone.
Well done is better than well said.
If you've got a talent, protect it.
The sort of thinking at the time was, 'Well, we're giving you access to medical care which you wouldn't otherwise be able to get, so your payment is that we get to use you in research.'