A synonym is a word you use when you can't spell the other one.

Watchfulness is the only guard against cunning. Be intent on his intentions. Many succeed in making others do their own affairs, and unless you possess the key to their motives you may at any moment be forced to take their chestnuts out of the fire to the damage of your own fingers.

Words are feminine; deeds are masculine.

A prudent man will think more important what fate has conceded to him, than what it has denied.

Many of the things that bring delight should not be owned. They are more enjoyed if another's, than if yours; the first day they give pleasure to the owner, but in all the rest to the others: what belongs to another rejoices doubly, because it is without the risk of going stale and with the satisfaction of freshness. . . the possession of things not only diminishes their enjoyment, but augments their annoyance, whether shared or not shared.

The wise have a solid sense of silence and the ability to keep a storehouse of secrets. Their capacity and character are respected.

If you are wise, live as you can; if you cannot, live as you would.