The best hand always believes in playing by the rules.
The tragic hero prefers death to prudence. The comedian prefers playing tricks to winning. Only the villain really plays to win.
Good advice is never as helpful as an interest-free loan.
Self-righteous victims invite extra nails.
Every life has a love story, even though the beloved may be imaginary, or a cat.
Lovers' quarrels are not generally about money. Divorce cases generally are.