None is so perfect that he does not need at times the advice of others.

Even knowledge has to be in the fashion, and where it is not, it is wise to affect ignorance.

The truest wild beasts live in the most populous places.

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 are always impatient, for he that increases knowledge increases impatience of folly.

You should avoid making yourself too clear even in your explanations.

The heaven of the envied is hell for the envious. [...because they focus on what they don't have rather than being grateful for what they have, which is always better than some others.]