One of life's regrets is that you didn't always tell the truth, and now it's too late, because the truth has changed.

Always keep your home presentable, assuming you keep a home for purposes of presentation.

Often it's just a short swim from the shipwreck of your life to the island paradise of your dreams, assuming you don't drown in the metaphor.

Never use the passing years as an excuse for old age.

Be the master of your fate, be the captain of your soul, but do not hesitate, should the chance befall you, to be the slave of your heart.

Question reality, especially if it contradicts the evidence of your hopes and dreams.

There are couples a matchmaker would match every time - and couples who, for no rhyme or reason, rhyme.