A wise man gets more use from his enemies than a fool from his friends.
He who finds Fortune on his side should go briskly ahead, for she is wont to favor the bold.
Politeness is the chief sign of culture.
Peacemakers not only live, they rule life.
Better mad with the rest of the world than wise alone.
Honorable beginnings should serve to awaken curiosity, not to heighten people's expectations. We are much better off when reality surpasses our expectations, and something turns out better than we thought it would.