Life is the best party I've ever been invited to.
Trouble is a sieve through which we sift our acquaintances. Those too big to pass through are our friends.
It is almost axiomatic that the best conversationalist is really the best listener.
apathy is about as near to the undertaker as you can get.
Counterfeit charm is worse than none at all.
People are much more fascinated by your interests than they are by your opinions.