There is nothing more boring than a bored person.
Trouble is a sieve through which we sift our acquaintances. Those too big to pass through are our friends.
Self-love is so monogamous that no one is going to take the trouble to break the affair up for you.
It is almost axiomatic that the best conversationalist is really the best listener.
Counterfeit charm is worse than none at all.
People are much more fascinated by your interests than they are by your opinions.