Since we had nothing to do with our arrival and usually are not consulted about our departure, what makes so many of us think we're entitled to so much while we're here?

Those who talk loudly are rarely listened to.

Trying to impress others does - usually in quite the opposite way.

I don't waste too much time philosophizing about wealth, I just recommend it to everyone.

Perhaps Harvard's greatest contribution to our nation is its requirement that its on-leave professors who want to keep their crimson seats must return from Washington after 24 months.

Personal & Confidential. Letters so marked should be. When the contents are only printed matter, though, the minifrauder succeeds in sowing illwill & ire.

You're fortunate when you can afford to be virtuous.