Hear much; speak little.
The majority is wicked.
He who will lose a present good for one in expectation hath some wit, but a small store of wisdom.
It is better to decide a difference between enemies than friends, for one of our friends will certainly become an enemy and one of our enemies a friend.
Be slow in considering, but resolute in action.
Monarch, thou wishest to cover thyself with glory; be the first to submit to the laws of thy empire.