Chance has something to say, even how to write a good letter.
Truth is for the minority.
There is no wilderness like a life without friends.
Wise men appreciate all men, for they see the good in each and know how hard it is to make anything good.
Dreams will get you nowhere, a good kick in the pants will take you a long way.
Attain and maintain a reputation, for it is the usufruct of fame. A stiff climb, for it is the issue of excellence, as rare as mediocrity is common.