“Gossip is the art of saying nothing in a way that leaves practically nothing unsaid.”

“Remember that nobody will ever get ahead of you as long as he is kicking you in the seat of the pants.”

“The way to become famous fast is to throw a brick at someone who is famous.”

“Nothing recedes like success.”

“The same thing happened today that happened yesterday, only to different people.”

“My brain more busy than the labouring spider Weaves tedious snares to trap mine enemies.”

“Our enemies are our outward consciences.”

“Whoever is sitting with friends is in the midst of a flower garden, though he may be in the fire. Whoever sits with an enemy is in the fire, even though he is in the midst of a garden.”