Keep the extent of your abilities unknown.The wise man does not allow his knowledge and abilities to be sounded to the bottom, if he desires to be honored at all. He allows you to know them but not to comprehend them. No one must know the extent of his abilities, lest he be disappointed. No one ever has an opportunity of fathoming him entirely. For guesses and doubts about the extent of his talents arouse more veneration than accurate knowledge of them, be they ever so great.

Peacemakers not only live, they rule life.

Know or listen to those who know.

Friendship multiplies the good of life and divides the evil.

Keep to yourself the final touches of your art.

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

Truth is for the minority.