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

2. A poor plan implemented is better than a masterpiece ignored

3. Character is what you do when nobody is looking

4. The wise woodsman knows to pause to sharpen his ax

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

6. The shortest route has the steepest hills

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

8. Luck is preparation meeting opportunity

9. Goals are dreams with deadlines

10. When your work speaks for itself, don’t interrupt

11. Only those who attempt the absurd will achieve the impossible

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

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

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