Always desire to learn something useful.
Problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines.
Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.
It's always too early to quit.
To know oneself, one should assert oneself.
By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.
Wherever you are - be all there.
Never complain and never explain.
If you've got a talent, protect it.
If you're going through hell, keep going.
After all, C++ isn't a perfect match for Java's design aims either.
Thus, the standard library will serve as both a tool and as a teacher.