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

If you've got a talent, protect it.

By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.

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

Begin to be now what you will be hereafter.

Without hard work, nothing grows but weeds.

Expect problems and eat them for breakfast.

Be gentle to all and stern with yourself.

What you do today can improve all your tomorrows.