Very few things in life are free. You get exactly what you pay for.

Don’t take chances if you’re not willing to face the consequences.

Beware the bearer of gifts.

Read the fine print -- it's where the details are.

If it looks too good to be true, it probably isn’t true.

If someone quotes you a price without actually looking at the problem, he or she is lying to you.

Know the difference between an intellectual who lacks communication skills and someone who's trying to baffle you with bullshit.

The simplest solution is often the best solution.