If you are wise, live as you can; if you cannot, live as you would.
It requires as much to tell the truth as to conceal it.
There are friendships merely for pleasure, some for the exchange of ideas. Rarest are those friends of one's inmost self.
The crutch of Time accomplishes more than the club of Hercules.
Dreams will get you nowhere, a good kick in the pants will take you a long way.
Many get the repute of being witty but thereby lose the credit of being sensible. Jest has its little hour, seriousness should have all the rest.