Wisdom and courage make mutual contributions to greatness.

Never open the door to a lesser evil, for other and greater ones invariably slink in after it.

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.

Everything foreign is respected, partly because it comes from afar, partly because it is ready made and perfect.

Many people who pretend to be very busy have the least to do.

Knowing how to keep a friend is more important than gaining a new one.

God Himself chasteneth not with a rod but with time.