People will disapprove of you if you're unhappy, or if you're happy in The Wrong Way.
Women are good listeners, but it's a waste of time telling your troubles to a man unless there's something specific you want him to do.
Few of us write great novels; all of us live them.
We come late, if at all, to wine and philosophy: whiskey and action are easier.
If you have to do it every day, for God's sake learn to do it well.
If you must reread old love letters, better pick a room without mirrors.