Politicians love change, but of details only.

To be a social success, do not act pathetic, arrogant, or bored. Do not discuss your unhappy childhood, your visit to the dentist,the shortcomings of your cleaning woman, the state of your bowels, or your spouse's bad habits. You will be thought a paragon (or perhaps a monster) of good behavior.

It is hard to tell truth, and hard not to.

Malevolence is shameful but satisfying.

Many have never felt strong, but everyone knows what it is to feel weak.

Jealousy fuses megalomania and self-abandonment.

The same old thing--even if it's champagne--is still the same old thing.