Many a live wire would be a dead one except for his connections

Those who live, live off the dead.

Think of what you see now in public corruption: kickbacks and wire fraud. This is a joke, except for the fact that these people are so hungry for her.

In the battle of existence, Talent is the punch; Tact is the clever footwork

The best way to keep your friends is not to give them away.

I'd rather know a square guy than own a square mile.