Success may be the ability to be happy with whatever we're stuck with.

I love having ten times as much stuff to do as I can possibly find time to do. That way, I can pick the one-tenth that I want to do most. But if I only have enough to just occupy all my time, I'm stuck doing all of whatever stuff it happens to be.

Be able to set a table so that you feel like you're dining, not just sitting and eating.

An ounce of sequins can be worth a pound of home cooking.

Be sure to expose yourself to criticism: A fine polish requires an abrasive.

A friend is someone who stays by your side all through the troubles he's caused you.

Be able to decline a date so gracefully that the person isn't embarrassed that he or she asked.