A wise man gets more use from his enemies than a fool from his friends.
Wisdom is immortal. She can wait forever, but you cannot.
Let the first impulse pass, wait for the second.
Don't express your ideas too clearly. Most people think little of what they understand, and venerate what they do not.
There must be something good in a thing that pleases so many; even if it cannot be explained, it is certainly enjoyed.
Do pleasant things yourself, but unpleasant things through others.