No one demands more caution than a spy, and when someone has the skeleton key to minds, counter him by leaving the key of caution inside, on the other side of the keyhole.

All men are idolators, some of fame, others of self-interest, most of pleasure.

It is good to vary in order that you may frustrate the curious, especially those who envy you.

Be known for pleasing others, especially if you govern them. Ruling other has one advantage: you can do more good than anyone else.

Hurry is the weakness of fools.

Friendship multiplies blessings and...soothes the soul.

We have more days to live through than pleasures. Be slow in enjoyment, quick at work, for men see work ended with pleasure, pleasure ended with regret.