Nothing inspires forgiveness quite like revenge.
Reveal not every secret you have to a friend, for how can you tell but that friend may hereafter become an enemy. And bring not all mischief you are able to upon an enemy, for he may one day become your friend.
A smiling face is half the meal.
Better shun the bait, than struggle in the snare.
Sometimes love will pick you up by the short hairs...and jerk the heck out of you.
Music with dinner is an insult both to the cook and the violinist.
He who labors diligently need never despair; for all things are accomplished by diligence and labor.
There are no wise few. Every aristocracy that has ever existed has behaved, in all essential points, exactly like a small mob.
A moment later, I caught my breath, but I didn't say anything.