Excellence resides in quality, not in quantity. The best is always few and rare; much lowers value.
Knowledge and courage take turns at greatness.
All men are idolators, some of fame, others of self-interest, most of pleasure.
It is therefore an excellent device to acquire knowledge from everybody.
When everyone covets something, they are easily annoyed by it.
The best remedy for disturbances is to let them run their course, for so they quiet down.