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

Things do not happen. Things are made to happen.

The dog that trots about finds a bone.

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

If you've got a talent, protect it.

Without hard work, nothing grows but weeds.

Well done is better than well said.

By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.

Be gentle to all and stern with yourself.