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.

Don't lie, but don't tell the whole truth.

Dreams will get you nowhere, a good kick in the pants will take you a long way.

Peacemakers not only live, they rule life.

Do pleasant things yourself, but unpleasant things through others.

Know or listen to those who know.

Better mad with the rest of the world than wise alone.