Easy street is a blind alley.

I had never considered marriage, but I had an open mind, and I was to learn after a brief try at it that most open minds should be closed for repairs.

Popularity is exhausting. The life of the party almost always winds up in a corner with an overcoat over him.

In the battle of existence, Talent is the punch; Tact is the clever footwork.

A good listener is not only popular everywhere, but after a while, he knows something.

Count 10 over him - he'll get up

Do not be desirous of having things done quickly. Do not look at small advantages. Desire to have things done quickly prevents their being done thoroughly. Looking at small advantages prevents great affairs from being accomplished.