I've not got a first in philosophy without being able to muddy things pretty satisfactory.

I've not got a first in philosophy without being able to muddy things pretty satisfactory.

A lover tries to stand in well with the pet dog of the house.

A lover tries to stand in well with the pet dog of the house.

Patience means self-suffering.

Patience means self-suffering.

I would rather be alone with dignity than in a relationship that requires me to sacrifice my self respect.

I would rather be alone with dignity than in a relationship that requires me to sacrifice my self respect.

An advantage of poverty, your relatives gain nothing by your death.

An advantage of poverty, your relatives gain nothing by your death.

Listen. Don't explain or justify.

Listen. Don't explain or justify.

Consider how hard it is to change yourself and you'll understand what little chance you have in trying to change read more

Consider how hard it is to change yourself and you'll understand what little chance you have in trying to change others.

Here's to you and here's to me, and I hope we never disagree. But, if that should ever be, to read more

Here's to you and here's to me, and I hope we never disagree. But, if that should ever be, to HELL with you, here's to ME!

My riches consist not in the extent of my possessions but in the fewness of my wants.

My riches consist not in the extent of my possessions but in the fewness of my wants.