To equal a predecessor, one must have twice they worth.

Friendship multiplies the good of life and divides the evil.

The sage has one advantage: he is immortal. If this is not his century, many others will be.

It is a great piece of skill to know how to guide your luck even while waiting for it.

Many have had their greatness made for them by their enemies.

Things do not pass for what they are, but for what they seem. Most things are judged by their jackets.

Every fool stands convinced; and everyone convinced is a fool. The faultier a person's judgement the firmer their convictions.