“Let's have some new cliches.”

“Give me a smart idiot over a stupid genius any day.”

“The harder I work, the luckier I get.”

“No person who is enthusiastic about his work has anything to fear from life.”

“Please write music like Wagner, only louder.”

“This music won't do. There's not enough sarcasm in it.”

“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.”