You don't get somebody to like you by doing them a favor. That only tends to build resentment over the fact that they are needy and you are not. No, you ask them to do you a favor.

A nod from a lord is a breakfast for a fool.

You and I were long friends: you are now my enemy, and I am yours.

All cats look gray in the dark.

Look round the habitable world, how few Know their own good, or, knowing it, pursue!

We are all born without knowledge, but curious. With curiosity we should be able to learn as much as possible. With curiosity, it has to take a lot of work to remain ignorant.

He that would travel much, should eat little.