Surfeits of happiness are fatal.
A wise prince must never take things easy in times of peace.
Many have had their greatness made for them by their enemies.
To oblige people often costs little and helps much.
He who puts off nothing till tomorrow has done a great deal.
Some are satisfied to stand politely before the portals of Fortune and to await her bidding; better those who push forward, who employ their enterprise, who on the wings of their worth and valor seek to embrace luck, and to effectively gain her favor.