If to talk to oneself when alone is folly, it must be doubly unwise to listen to oneself in the presence of others.

Little said is soon amended. There is always time to add a word, never to withdraw one.

Sometimes it proves the highest understanding not to understand.

Lies always come first, dragging fools along by their irreparable vulgarity. Truth always lags last, limping along on the arm of time.

Without courage, wisdom bears no fruit.

Hear, see, and be silent.

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