“Prosperity tries the fortunate, adversity the great.” — Rose Kennedy

“Never seem more learned than the people you are with. Wear your learning like a pocket watch and keep it hidden. Do not pull it out to count the hours, but give the time when you are asked.” — Lord Chesterfield

“Hope of ill gain is the beginning of loss.” — Democritus

“And that ancient law went into effect which says that when you need towns they are very far apart.” — John Steinbeck, Travels with Charley