Do not weep do not wax indignant. Understand.

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

If you've got a talent, protect it.

Know or listen to those who know.

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

By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.

It's always too early to quit.

To know oneself, one should assert oneself.

Expect problems and eat them for breakfast.