Each person is the chief cause of their success or failure in life.

Synonym of behind every successful man there stands a woman (“men's success often depends on the support and work of their wives or female partners”)

Cooking food for a man is a good way to win his affections.

Even someone with limited abilities or opportunities is dominant over, and considered special by, those who have even fewer abilities and opportunities; the value of any ability depends on its prevalence.

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

Alternative form of a woman without a man is like a fish without a bicycle

(figuratively, humorous, simile) A woman is capable of living a complete and independent life without a man.

(cliché, idiomatic) (used imitatively) A cliché used to exaggerate an accomplishment or milestone.

A person who goes to bed early and wakes up early will lead a more successful life.

It is unlikely that the wealthy will go to heaven.