A man needs a friend not to flatter him, but to strengthen him at his weak points. - E. W. Howe

I have noticed that my likes and dislikes do not create any great excitement. And how people try to get away when I attempt to talk!

Another thing which is about as sure as death and taxes, is that no man can go on bluffing indefinitely without being called.

Abusing the prosperous in order to curry the favor of the envious, is an old game that still works better than it should.