The lamp burns bright when wick and oil are clean.

The high-spirited man may indeed die, but he will not stoop to meanness. Fire, though it may be quenched, will not become cool.

The will is commendable though the ability may be wanting.

The burden which is well borne becomes light.

Go to work on an egg.

'When the weight of the paperwork equals the weight of the plane, the plane will fly.'

Proper preparation prevents poor performance