I have lost friends, some by death... others through sheer inability to cross the street.
Self-importance is our greatest enemy. Think about it - what weakens us is feeling offended by the deeds and misdeeds of our fellowmen. Our self-importance requires that we spend most of our lives offended by someone.
There is still a difference between something and nothing, but it is purely geometrical and there is nothing behind the geometry.
Misquotations are the only quotations that are never misquoted.
By all means marry; if you get a good wife, you'll be happy. If you get a bad one, you'll become a philosopher.
But be, as you have been, my happiness...
It's wonderful what we can do if we're always doing.