Persistence, persuasion and patience will usually pay off, but not always. It is better to be born lucky, than rich. When people agree with you constantly it is time to become very suspicious. To leave without saying goodbye is extraordinarily rude. A good lie is not ashamed of itself.
Politicians are mostly lawyers.
If you expect people to think, to act, or to behave the way you do, you will be very disappointed. If it doesn't end badly, it won't end. Life on Planet Earth will never compare to life on Planet Chris. Just be yourself. No one else can do it for you.