The greatest fool is he who thinks he is not one and all others are.
Be known for pleasing others, especially if you govern them. Ruling other has one advantage: you can do more good than anyone else.
Life is a warfare against the malice of others.
Silence is the sanctuary of prudence.
Know how to ask. There is nothing more difficult for some people, nor for others, easier.
If to talk to oneself when alone is folly, it must be doubly unwise to listen to oneself in the presence of others.