Act as if it were impossible to fail.
Speak properly, and in as few words as you can, but always plainly; for the end of speech is not ostentation, but to be understood.
After I'm dead I'd rather have people ask why I have no monument than why I have one.
The roses, the lovely notes, the dining and dancing are all welcome and splendid. But when the Godiva is gone, the gift of real love is having someone who'll go the distance with you. Someone who, when the wedding day limo breaks down, is willing to share a seat on the bus.
I had no idea how much of this was making it through the muffling bag.
It is common sense to take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly and try another. But above all, try something.
Do something every day that you don't want to do; this is the golden rule for acquiring the habit of doing your duty without pain.