Tact is the art of jumping into troubled water without making a big splash

A poor plan implemented is better than a masterpiece ignored

Character is what you do when nobody is looking

The wise woodsman knows to pause to sharpen his ax

Use the talents you possess, for the woods would be silent if no birds sang but the very best

The shortest route has the steepest hills

Stepping stones and stumbling blocks are made out of the same stuff

Luck is preparation meeting opportunity

Goals are dreams with deadlines

When your work speaks for itself, don’t interrupt

Only those who attempt the absurd will achieve the impossible

It is easier to explain the price than to apologize for the quality

A 10-minute demonstration is more effective than an hour lecture

For every hour of presentation, put aside 10 hours of preparation