For every quarrel a man and wife have before others, they have a hundred when alone.

Abuse a man unjustly, and you will make friends for him.

When a man tells you what people are saying about you, tell him what people are saying about him; that will immediately take his mind off your troubles.

When a man is trying to sell you something, don't imagine he is that polite all the time.

People are always neglecting something they can do in trying to do something they can't do.

It is your enemies who keep you straight. For real use one active, sneering enemy is worth two ordinary friends.

A good scare is worth more to a man than good advice.