Alternative form of thanks for coming to my TED Talk

It is more worthwhile to teach someone to do something (for themselves) than to do it for them (on an ongoing basis).

It is impossible to change people's habits, traits, or mindset.

If you cannot handle the pressure, you should not remain in a position where you have to deal with it.

In order to achieve something, it is inevitable and necessary that some mistakes are made or some sacrifices must occur.

Alternative form of one could hear a pin drop

If you do me a favor then I will do you a favor; quid pro quo.

Alternative form of no matter how thin you slice it, it's still baloney

(chiefly US) Regardless of how many clever points or fine distinctions one makes, what one is saying is still false or is still nonsense.

Alternative form of you don't dip your pen in company ink