Just a sample of the wisdom in this
little book -- there are 511 quotes in volume one alone! Rule numbers are
in parentheses where available. Several different volumes have been written
and can be found at your local bookstore. They make great gifts, and may
help you out when you aren't 100% sure of your judgement...
Live so that when your children think of fairness, caring, and integrity,
they think of you (59).
Choose your life's mate carefully. From this decision will come ninety
percent of all your happiness or misery (93).
Be brave. Even if you're not, pretend to be. No one can tell the difference
(68).
Ever so often, press your luck (335).
Live life as an exclamation, not an explanation (332).
Overtip breakfast waitresses (5).
Remember that all news is biased (63).
Always have something beautiful in sight, even if it's just a daisy
in a jelly glass (97).
Swing for the fence (207).
Make it a habit to do nice things for people who'll never find out
(94).
Don't mess with drugs, and don't associate with those who do (79).
Never deprive someone of hope; it might be all they have (139).
Strive for excellence, not perfection (156).
To explain a romantic break-up, simply say, 'It was all my fault.'
(354).
If in a fight, hit first and hit hard (26).
Don't allow self-pity. The moment this emotion strikes, do something
nice for someone less fortunate than you (425).
Stop blaming others. Take responsibility for every area of your life
(55).
Wear audacious underwear under the most solemn business attire (127).
Don't go to bed with dirty dishes in the sink.
Have a dog (3).
Slow dance (80).
At least once in your life, own a convertible.
Have good posture. Enter a room with purpose and confidence (190).