Do pleasant things yourself, but unpleasant things through others.
The envious die not once, but as oft as the envied win applause.
You should aim to be independent of any one vote, of any one fashion, of any one century.
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
Leave your luck while still winning.
Many would be wise if they did not think themselves wise.