You don’t command wind in the direction it blows, but you command a ship in the direction it sails.

Two minds are smarter than one.
Two hands are stronger than one.
Two hearts are mightier than one.
Two souls are greater than one.

A lion conquers more in one day than a sheep in a lifetime.

If you press grapes, wine will pour out; if you crush roses, perfume will pour out; if you afflict the talented, genius will pour out.

One who conquers the sea today is ready to conquer the ocean tomorrow.

There are few certainties in life, one of which is: life is short.