Be gentle to all and stern with yourself.
Well done is better than well said.
Expect problems and eat them for breakfast.
If you're going through hell, keep going.
Without hard work, nothing grows but weeds.
It's always too early to quit.
Quality is not an act, it is a habit.
To be a good loser is to learn how to win.
Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.
Go for it now. The future is promised to no one.
Masood Ahmed brings to the position of director of external relations extensive experience gained in a range of senior positions in international finance and development.