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

Either you run the day or the day runs you.

Expect problems and eat them for breakfast.

If you've got a talent, protect it.

Know or listen to those who know.

Be gentle to all and stern with yourself.

Problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines.

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

By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.