The wise have a solid sense of silence and the ability to keep a storehouse of secrets. Their capacity and character are respected.

The great art of giving consists in this the gift should cost very little and yet be greatly coveted, so that it may be the more highly appreciated.

The wise are always impatient, for he that increases knowledge increases impatience of folly.

Many would be wise if they did not think themselves wise.

Know how to choose well. Most of life depends thereon. It needs good taste and correct judgment, for which neither intellect nor study suffices.

There are rules to luck, not everything is chance for the wise; luck can be helped by skill.

Peacemakers not only live, they rule life.