“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.”

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

“A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out.”

“What, no more ceremony? See, my women! Against the blown rose may they stop their nose That kneel'd unto the buds.”

“Much rain wears the marble.”

“When great leaves fall, the winter is at hand.”