Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.
Begin to be now what you will be hereafter.
The dog that trots about finds a bone.
You never know what motivates you.
If you're going through hell, keep going.
Expect problems and eat them for breakfast.
It's always too early to quit.
To be a good loser is to learn how to win.
Quality is not an act, it is a habit.
Be gentle to all and stern with yourself.
I once saw a picture in the paper of John Hegley with 'poet' written on his knuckles, and I thought that was pretty cool, so I was quite up front about it.