Be thine own palace, or the world's thy jail.
If you think you can do it, you can.
The wise does at once what the fool does at last.
Without hard work, nothing grows but weeds.
What you do today can improve all your tomorrows.
Know or listen to those who know.
Always desire to learn something useful.
Be gentle to all and stern with yourself.
Wherever you are - be all there.
Never complain and never explain.
I don't know a better preparation for life than a love of poetry and a good digestion.