If you've got a talent, protect it.

Without hard work, nothing grows but weeds.

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

By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.

Things do not happen. Things are made to happen.

Well done is better than well said.

Expect problems and eat them for breakfast.

The secret of getting ahead is getting started.

To know oneself, one should assert oneself.