Rate the intensive above the extensive. The perfect does not lie in quantity, but in quality.

Do not be inaccessible. None is so perfect that he does not need at times the advice of others. He is an incorrigible ass who will never listen to any one. Even the most surpassing intellect should find a place for friendly counsel. Sovereignty itself must learn to lean. There are some that are incorrigible simply because they are inaccessible: They fall to ruin because none dares to extricate them. The highest should have the door open for friendship; it may prove the gate of help. A friend must be free to advise, and even to upbraid, without feeling embarrassed.

What is not seen is as if it was not. Even the Right does not receive proper consideration if it does not seem right.

Many get the repute of being witty but thereby lose the credit of being sensible. Jest has its little hour, seriousness should have all the rest.

You may be obliged to wage war, but not to use poisoned arrows.

One deceit needs many others, and so the whole house is built in the air and must soon come to the ground

It is a great piece of skill to know how to guide your luck even while waiting for it.