The Wisdom of Lazarus Long:
Money is a powerful aphrodisiac. But flowers work almost as well.
The phrase "we (I) (you) simply must ..." designates some thing that need not be done.
Delusions are often functional. A mother's opinions about her children's beauty, intelligence, goodness, et cetera ad nauseam, keep her from drowning them at birth.
It may be better to be a live jackal than a dead lion, but it is better still to be a live lion. And usually easier.
You live and learn. Or you don't live long.
One man's "magic" is another man's engineering. "Supernatural" is a null word.
Never try and teach a pig to sing. It wastes your time and annoys the pig.
Small change can often be found under seat cushions.
Place your clothes and weapons where you can find them in the dark.
There is only one way to console a widow. But remember the risk.