“Friends should be like books, few, but hand-selected. ”

“To test a man, determine how much it takes to make him lie.”

“If you really want to hurt, find someone who loves you.”

“Adversity removes the friends prosperity has harvested.”

“God made the world like a knife. We have the choice to take it by the handle or the blade.”

“Don't listen to a man who says we have to work together as a team. He means we have to work as he says.”

“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.”