Accept what people offer. Drink their milkshakes. Take their love.
Nothing is as far away as one minute ago.
You only live once – but if you work it right, once is enough.
The real distinction is between those who adapt their purposes to reality and those who seek to mold reality in the light of their purposes.
A tactical retreat is not a bad response to a surprise assault, you know. First you survive. Then you choose your own ground. Then you counterattack.
Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards.
Reputation is what other people know about you. Honor is what you know about yourself.
When you give each other everything, it becomes an even trade. Each wins all.