Life is a warfare against the malice of others.
Work is the price which is paid for reputation.
Great ability develops and reveals itself increasingly with every new assignment.
You may be obliged to wage war, but not to use poisoned arrows.
Some are satisfied to stand politely before the portals of Fortune and to await her bidding; better those who push forward, who employ their enterprise, who on the wings of their worth and valor seek to embrace luck, and to effectively gain her favor.
It is profound philosophy to sound the depths of feeling and distinguish traits of character. Men must be studied as deeply as books.