Always leave something to wish for; otherwise you will be miserable from your very happiness.
The great art of giving consists in this the gift should cost very little and yet be greatly coveted, so that it may be the more highly appreciated.
To keep is more important than to make friends.
Courtesy is the politic witchery of great personages.
Put yourself on view. This brings your talents to light.
Even knowledge has to be in the fashion, and where it is not, it is wise to affect ignorance.