Mix a little mystery with everything, for mystery arouses veneration.
The worthless usually live long.
Even monarchs have need of authors, and fear their pens more than ugly women the painter's pencil.
Take care to make things turn out well. Some people scruple more over pointing things in the right direction than over successfully reaching their goals. The disgrace of failure outweighs the diligence they showed. A winner is never asked for explanations.
Always act as if you were seen.
Character and intelligence are the poles you talent spins on, displaying your gifts.