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.

Tales of adultery are much improved by period costumes.

In art, a dress is never just a dress; nor in life either.

The great advantage of a new friend is that we have not yet found one another out.

Helplessness is a mighty power.

Fear of trying causes paralysis. Trying causes only trembling and sweating.

The unhappy are prisoners of a single round of thought.