Everything happens to everybody sooner or later if there is time enough.
The fact that an opinion has been widely held is no evidence whatever that it is not utterly absurd; indeed in view of the silliness of the majority of mankind, a widespread belief is more likely to be foolish than sensible.
Be a good listener. Your ears will never get you in trouble.
The lion and the calf shall lie down together but the calf won't get much sleep.
You can't wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club.
History is more or less bunk.
When you have got an elephant by the hind leg, and he is trying to run away, it's best to let him run.