Alas! it is not the child but the boy that generally survives in the man.

Many know how to please, but know not when they have ceased to give pleasure.

The very best financial presentation is one that's well thought out and anticipates any questions... answering them in advance.

Offended vanity is the great separator in social life.

Do not shun this maxim because it is common-place. On the contrary, take the closest heed of what observant men, who would probably like to show originality, are yet constrained to repeat. Therein lies the marrow of the wisdom of the world.

Always win fools first. They talk much, and what they have once uttered they will stick to; whereas there is always time, up to the last moment, to bring before a wise man arguments that may entirely change his opinion.

It is in length of patience, endurance and forbearance that so much of what is good in mankind and womankind is shown.