“Before you can successfully make friends with others, first you have to become your own friend.”

“Reveal not every secret you have to a friend, for how can you tell but that friend may hereafter become and enemy. And bring not all mischief you are able to upon an enemy, for he may one day become your friend.”

“You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you.”

“And make no mistake, my friend, your pointless life will end; but before you go, can you look at the truth?”

“Before you can dispel other people's ignorance, you should first dispel your own.”

“On his deathbed, my grandpa told me three things to remember for after he died. First he said, "You can't own a cat. Ever." Second he told me, "Friendly boys make friendly friends." Finally he said, "You were adopted, just like your father before you, and his father before him." "So," I said, "you were adopted?" "Of course not!" he replied. "Your father's not my son, just like he's not your father." And to this day I am still confused. I have no idea why I can't own a cat.”