Knowing how to keep a friend is more important than gaining a new one.

Even monarchs have need of authors, and fear their pens more than ugly women the painter's pencil.

Always leave something to wish for; otherwise you will be miserable from your very happiness.

It is a great piece of skill to know how to guide your luck even while waiting for it.

Maturity of mind is best shown in slow belief.

Never risk your reputation on a single shot, for if you miss the loss is irreparable.

The truest wild beasts live in the most populous places.