All victories breed, and that over your superior is foolish or fatal.
It is profound philosophy to sound the depths of feeling and distinguish traits of character. Men must be studied as deeply as books.
Tis by no means the least of life's rules: To let things alone.
Hope is a great falsifier of truth.
Work is the price which is paid for reputation.
Don't express your ideas too clearly. Most people think little of what they understand, and venerate what they do not.