I try to have no plans the failure of which would greatly annoy me. Half the unhappiness in the world is due to the failure of plans which were never reasonable, and often impossible.

The man who can keep a secret may be wise, but he is not half as wise as the man with no secrets to keep.

The little trouble in the world that is not due to love is due to friendship.

A man who will not get scared on some occasions, lacks good sense.

Friends are like a pleasant park where you wish to go; while you may enjoy the flowers, you may not eat them.

Marriage is a good deal like a circus: there is not as much in it as is represented in the advertising.

Express a mean opinion of yourself occasionally; it will show your friends that you know how to tell the truth.