Excellence resides in quality, not in quantity. The best is always few and rare; much lowers value.

Dreams will get you nowhere, a good kick in the pants will take you a long way.

Knowledge without wisdom is double folly.

There must be something good in a thing that pleases so many; even if it cannot be explained, it is certainly enjoyed.

Things do not pass for what they are, but for what they seem. Most things are judged by their jackets.

Do not commit yourself to anybody or anything, for that is to be a slave, a slave to every man Above all, keep yourself free of commitments and obligations - they are the device of another to get you into his power

Watchfulness is the only guard against cunning. Be intent on his intentions. Many succeed in making others do their own affairs, and unless you possess the key to their motives you may at any moment be forced to take their chestnuts out of the fire to the damage of your own fingers.