For a thing to remain undone nothing more is needed than to think of it done

At twenty a man is a peacock, at thirty a lion, at forty a camel, at fifty a serpent, at sixty a dog, at seventy an ape, at eighty a nothing at all.

Quit while you're ahead. All the best gamblers do.

A single lie destroys a whole reputation of integrity.

Never have a companion that casts you in the shade.

Dreams will get you nowhere, a good kick in the pants will take you a long way.