Without the blessing of cowardice, the world would long since have been torn to bits.
Opportunity often goes begging. Luck, never.
The cues that arouse desire are changed by Fashion, but feel like the proddings of Nature.
Keep your lies short and simple.
If you have no power, talk about your influence. If you have power, talk about the constraints that hem you in.
Worried about being a dull fellow? You might develop your talent for being irritating.