I strive to be brief, and I become obscure.
The worthless usually live long.
Never participate in the secrets of those above you; you think you share the fruit, and you share the stones - the confidence of a prince is not a grant, but a tax
Put a grain of boldness into everything you do.
Yes and no are soon said, but give much to think over.
The wise persono would rather see others needing him than thanking him.