Hope is a great falsifier. Let good judgment keep her in check.
Do not commit yourself to anybody or anything, for that is to be a slave, a slave to every man Above all, keep yourself free of commitments and obligations - they are the device of another to get you into his power
Friendship multiplies blessings and...soothes the soul.
The wise does at once what the fool does at last.
Knowledge without wisdom is double folly.
Many have had their greatness made for them by their enemies.