The passion for money is never fickle.

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.

Many count on their disadvantages to cover for them.

The aim of literary ambition is to demonstrate one's greatness of soul.

The gods are watching, but idly, yawning.

Attachments and bereavements are inseparable.

The doctrine of the immortality of the soul has more threat than comfort.