Begin to be now what you will be hereafter.

Things do not happen. Things are made to happen.

Only the educated are free.

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

What you do today can improve all your tomorrows.

Be gentle to all and stern with yourself.

If you think you can do it, you can.

If you've got a talent, protect it.

By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.