An ounce of prudence is worth a pound of cleverness.
Dreams will get you nowhere, a good kick in the pants will take you a long way.
The best skill at cards is knowing when to discard.
He that can live alone resembles the brute beast in nothing, the sage in much, and God in everything.
There must be something good in a thing that pleases so many; even if it cannot be explained, it is certainly enjoyed.
It is good to vary in order that you may frustrate the curious, especially those who envy you.