Change is impossible — The tail of the greyhound will not be made straight even though it remains seven years in the melting-pot.

Change is always possible — Whatever your past has been, you have a spotless future.

Change is unlikely in a great man — A god does not change his ways.

Change is all about timing — It is not best to swap horses while crossing the river.

Death is the vast perhaps.

Death is not extinguishing the light... it is only putting out the lamp because the dawn has come.

Death is nature's expert advice to get plenty of life.

Death is comforting: it delivers us from the thought of death.

Effort is like toothpaste: you can usually squeeze out just a little bit more.

Effort is important — You don't quit when the wind dies down, you take to the oars.

Effort is important — the difference between 'try' and 'triumph' is nothing but a little 'umph'!

Effort is necessary for success — Much effort, much prosperity.