When applying for jobs, remember: it's not what you know but who you know; networking opens doors that qualifications alone often cannot.

When faced with setbacks, she reminded herself that heaven helps those who help themselves and immediately set about fixing the problem.

When the celebrity strode into the room and demanded, do you know who I am, the guests fell silent.

Even after his critics dismissed him for years, he who laughs last laughs best when his startup's breakthrough made him a billionaire.

When I tried to point out the company's obvious safety flaws, the board dismissed me—there are none so blind as those who will not see.

She reminded him that good things come to those who wait, so he decided not to rush the process.

When the negotiations stalled, she reminded herself that all things come to those who wait and remained patient.

While everyone mocks his slow progress, he who laughs last laughs hardest when his invention revolutionizes the industry.

My grandmother always warned me with the proverb who keeps company with wolves, will learn to howl, advising me to stay away from bad influences.

When the charity gala's sponsors couldn't agree on the playlist, the organizer shrugged and said he who pays the piper calls the tune, so the sponsors picked the band.