Aim high, and you may reach the middle; aim at the middle, and you may fall low. Ambition shapes destiny. Set your sights high to keep moving forward.
Even the wisest err at times; even the foolish have their moments of insight. Stay humble—there is always something to learn from others.
Only when the boat capsizes do you know who can swim; only in a galloping herd do you see the true rider. Real skill reveals itself in crisis. Prepare quietly; opportunity will come.
Harsh advice may sting, but it heals—like bitter medicine. A truthful friend is worth more than a hundred who flatter.
Do no evil, however small; do all good, however slight. Small virtues build character; small faults can destroy it. Guard your heart, and let your actions reflect your values.