They're a different breed of dog. Modesty is the only sure bait when you angle for praise. Swing hard, in case they throw the ball where you're swinging. If you judge, investigate. You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus.
Friendship is like money, easier made than kept.
The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there. Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself. The impossible is often the untried. A man who is 'of sound mind' is one who keeps the inner madman under lock and key. If you are having trouble keeping your head above water, you probably aren't on your toes.