Even knowledge has to be in the fashion, and where it is not, it is wise to affect ignorance.
The envious die not once, but as oft as the envied win applause.
Wisdom and courage make mutual contributions to greatness.
Know the great men of your age.
Even monarchs have need of authors, and fear their pens more than ugly women the painter's pencil.
Tis by no means the least of life's rules: To let things alone.