Wear audacious underwear under the most solemn business attire.
You cannot make someone love you. All you can do is be someone who can be loved. The rest is up up them.
Drive inexpensive cars, but own the best house you can afford.
Never be ashamed of your patriotism.
If you were to sell your character, would you get full retail or would it go for a bargain-basement price?
Remember that life's big changes rarely give advance warning.