It is, no doubt, an immense advantage to have done nothing, but one should not abuse it.
Indolence and stupidity are first cousins.
It is not he who searches for praise who finds it.
Brave men do not boast nor bluster. Deeds, not words, speak for such.
Of every ten persons who talk about you, nine will say something bad, and the tenth will say something good in a bad way.
Oblivion is the rule and fame the exception, of humanity.