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

Possession hinders enjoyment. It merely gives you the right to keep things for or from others, and thus you gain more enemies than friends.

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

Not he that adorns but he that adores makes a divinity.

The sole advantage of power is that you can do more good.

All victories breed, and that over your superior is foolish or fatal.

Some are satisfied to stand politely before the portals of Fortune and to await her bidding; better those who push forward, who employ their enterprise, who on the wings of their worth and valor seek to embrace luck, and to effectively gain her favor.