If too many things have to happen in order to bring about the situation you want, then back out of it and try again later.

The greatest use of life is to spend it on something that will outlast it

The path to success is filled with people helping to clear the way.

The Master does nothing,
yet he leaves nothing undone.
The ordinary man is always doing things,
yet many more are left to be done.

By working faithfully eight hours a day you may eventually get to be boss and work twelve hours a day.