Never offer advice just to appear concerned.
Jack Gardner, Words Are Not Things.
“Where utility ends and decoration begins is perfection.”
“Experience will tell you if you need more of it.”
“Never be angry with something that can't get angry with you.”
“Boring is the right thought at the wrong time.”
“The object of your desire is not an object.”
“We think we are being interesting to others when we are being interesting to ourselves.”
“Anyone who is willing to work and is serious about it will certainly find a job. Only you must not go to the man who tells you this, for he has no job to offer and doesn't know anyone who knows of ...”
“Choose your counsel, company and companions wisely: beware seeking wise words of advice from a fool or expecting informed opinions or decisions from the ignorant.”
“If you find it difficult to get along with your boss, try to reason with him and talk through your differences. If that doesn't work, drive him to suicide and take over the company.”
“He is one of those who has had the wilderness for a pillow, and called a star his brother. Alone. But loneliness can be a communion.”
“The power we were given to think, is to enable us to live better lives, not fool more people.”
“Before speaking, consult your inner-truth barometer, and resist the temptation to tell people only what they want to hear.”