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.
Newspapermen learn to call a murderer 'an alleged murderer' and the King of England 'the alleged King of England' to avoid libel suits.
Refuse to be ill. Never tell people you are ill; never own it to yourself. Illness is one of those things which a man should resist on principle.
We can be sure that the greatest hope for maintaining equilibrium in the face of any situation rests within ourselves.
Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognizes genius.
Be a good listener. Your ears will never get you in trouble.
I barely had time to register them before those rifles were pointed at me.