There is only one thing a philosopher can be relied upon to do, and that is to contradict other philosophers.
Never rely on the glory of the morning nor the smiles of your mother-in-law.
There ain't no free lunches in this country. And don't go spending your whole life commiserating that you got raw deals. You've got to say, 'I think that if I keep working at this and want it bad enough I can have it.'
Americans will put up with anything provided it doesn't block traffic.
Happiness is not a station you arrive at, but a manner of traveling.
Never read a book through merely because you have begun it.
There are worse things in life than death. Have you ever spent an evening with an insurance salesman?