Know how to keep anticipation alive: always strive to feed it, by letting the much promise more, and the one achievement be the announcement only of a greater. Put not all your reserves into the first throw; the great trick is to dole out strength, and to dole out mind, in such a fashion as to bring forward increasingly the fulfillment of what was expected of you.

Folly consists not in committing Folly, but in being incapable of concealing it. All men make mistakes, but the wise conceal the blunders they have made, while fools make them public. Reputation depends more on what is hidden than on what is seen. If you can’t be good, be careful.

Admiration is the basis of ignorance.

The wise persono would rather see others needing him than thanking him.

Politeness is the chief sign of culture.

Excellence resides in quality, not in quantity. The best is always few and rare; much lowers value.

Trust your heart, especially when it is a strong one.