As a comforter, philosophy cannot compete with a good dinner.
Good advice is never as helpful as an interest-free loan.
The worship of Mammon may be vulgar or immoral, but it persists while other religions falter and disappear.
Getting ready: the show girl scratches her breast and shakes out her feathers.
Our most important decisions are made while we are thinking about something else.
Some crave grief like strong drink.