An invincible determination can accomplish almost anything and in this lies the great distinction between great men and little men.

Choose a wife rather by your ear than your eye.

One that would have the fruit must climb the tree.

You gazed at the moon and fell in the gutter.

He's my friend that speaks well of me behind my back.

Music is nothing else but wild sounds civilised into time and tune.

If you would have a good wife, marry one who has been a good daughter.