Don't only learn from the rich and successful men, also learn from the poor and those that failed woefully, for in their failures lies the secret of success as well.

Don't cheat the foundation of a house because you want to save for the roofing for at the end, you will have only roofed rubbles.

Never forget a man who weathered and rescued you from the storm just because you can see the shores.

Don't sell the warmer for an air conditioner just because its summer, for in winter, you will have to do the reverse.

Ignorance is your opponent, fear is your enemy, vice is your adversary, virtue is your friend, and wisdom is your helper.