This is from the book “Nevers,” by Dr. Mardy Grothe. They seemed appropriate for everyone, maybe expecially for au pairs and host families:

1) “Never dare to judge until you have heard the other side.” –Euripides, 5th century B.C.
2) “Never promise more than you can perform.” –Publilius Syrus, 1st century B.C.
3) “Never dull your shine for somebody else.” –Tyra Banks
4) “Never let go of the fiery sadness called desire.” –Patti Smith
5) “Never underestimate the power of dreams and the influence of the human spirit.”–Wilma Rudolph
6) “Never let the fear of striking out get in your way.” –“Babe” Ruth
7) “Never cut what you can untie.”–Joseph Joubert
8) “Never offer your heart to someone who eats hearts.” –Alice Walker
9) “Never let your sense of morals keep you from doing what is right.” –Isaac Asimov
10) “Do you wish men to speak well of you? Then never speak well of yourself.”–Blaise Pascal

The conclusion? Never underestimate the power of a neverism to improve your life.