Instead of being regarded as intelligent or knowledgeable, many a woman would rather be regarded as beautiful or good in the kitchen; many a man, as handsome or good in bed.

A mere compliment has been the seed of some people’s downfall.

People who are not blessed with the ability to make others laugh compensate for that by saying (or trying to say) things that are profound.

Most unintelligent or foolish people do not regard themselves as that; they regard themselves as not-that-intelligent or not-that-wise.

Marketing is so powerful that it can make even an extremely untalented musician a one-hundred-hits wonder.

Talent is often suffocated by the desire to be deemed talented.

Some people are troubled by their mediocrity. Some, by their greatness.

Being humble does not mean denying being great.

Make no mistake, no one has ever become great by mistake.