Wall of wisdom: The collected words of the Men's School community

Got some wise words you'd like to share with the world? Whether you've had an epiphany, learned one of life's lessons the hard way, or are just feeling a bit philosophical, let us know your thoughts and they might just become famous!

Important events and milestones only happen once. Appreciate and celebrate things that are important to you.

You are accountable to yourself for everything you do. Your mind is always watching; you can't hide anything from yourself.

Regret is worse than failure.

It can happen to you; just because it hasn’t, doesn’t mean it won’t.

In hard times, the only real consolation is being loved.

Wealth is the sum of goodwill towards you.

Every day matters.

You are what you eat; the same applies to our minds. You might still remember the lyrics of a song you haven’t heard it years – these impressions take up space in your thoughts and influence who you are. Avoid low-quality or bad information, especially when it comes in the form of entertainment.

Opportunities diminish rapidly with age and everyone is expendable; the privilege of youth is opportunity.

Focus your energies and ambition. Too much choice leads to indecision, spreading your energies too thin leads to burnout and failure.

No one cares if you miss out. No one can, or will, come to the rescue of someone who fails to take their chances, or consistently makes unwise decisions. Sympathy is poor compensation and self-pity is valuable to no one.

There are women you will meet who will make you understand what it would be like for your life to be complete. Be the type of man who makes them feel the same way.

Life, in hindsight, is a series of memories; some good, some bad. Without significant moments that made a lasting impression upon you, the past will seem empty, like a blank page. Try and fill your life with things that matter, and avoid giving time and attention to things that don't.

All life feeds upon, and is sustained by, life. People are attracted to, or repulsed by, your energy.

The way you make someone feel is the way they’ll feel about you.

Do not give into despair. It is sometimes difficult to resist, but it will rob you of life and pull you into darkness. Defy it and rebel against it.