Know what is evil, no matter how worshipped it may be. Let the man of sense not mistake it, even when clothed in brocade, or at times crowned in gold, because it cannot thereby hide its hypocrisy, for slavery does not lose its infamy, however noble the master.

Truth is for the minority.

Put yourself on view. This brings your talents to light.

Let the first impulse pass, wait for the second.

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

There is no need to show your ability before everyone.

A bad manner spoils everything, even reason and justice; a good one supplies everything, gilds a No, sweetens a truth, and adds a touch of beauty to old age itself.