By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.
The dog that trots about finds a bone.
It's always too early to quit.
If you've got a talent, protect it.
Expect problems and eat them for breakfast.
Go for it now. The future is promised to no one.
Well done is better than well said.
To know oneself, one should assert oneself.
Only the educated are free.
Always desire to learn something useful.
Your political reputation affects how likely allies are to trust you, and what kind of deals they'll offer at the negotiating table. There's also some emotional response in there, so factions do bear grudges. Just like the real thing.