Know or listen to those who know.

There are rules to luck, not everything is chance for the wise; luck can be helped by skill.

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.

True friendship multiplies the good in life and divides its evils. Strive to have friends, for life without friends is like life on a desert island... to find one real friend in a lifetime is good fortune; to keep him is a blessing.

The best skill at cards is knowing when to discard.

Not he that adorns but he that adores makes a divinity.

One must pass through the circumference of time before arriving at the center of opportunity.