A wise prince must never take things easy in times of peace.

Cultivate those who can teach you.

Things do not pass for what they are, but for what they seem. Most things are judged by their jackets.

Cunning grows in deceit at seeing itself discovered, and tries to deceive with truth itselft.

Advice is sometimes transmitted more successfully through a joke than grave teaching.

The happy are an exception who enjoy innocently their simple happiness.

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