It is almost axiomatic that the best conversationalist is really the best listener.
Trouble is a sieve through which we sift our acquaintances. Those too big to pass through are our friends.
Life is the best party I've ever been invited to.
If there's anything intolerance can't tolerate, it's ridicule!
Counterfeit charm is worse than none at all.
Self-love is so monogamous that no one is going to take the trouble to break the affair up for you.