The wise does at once what the fool does at last.

Without hard work, nothing grows but weeds.

Know or listen to those who know.

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

What you do today can improve all your tomorrows.

Wherever you are - be all there.

To know oneself, one should assert oneself.

Be gentle to all and stern with yourself.

If you've got a talent, protect it.