Know how to use evasion. That is how smart people get out of difficulties.
Those who insist on the dignity of their office show they have not deserved it.
The truth is generally seen, rarely heard.
Every fool stands convinced; and everyone convinced is a fool. The faultier a person's judgement the firmer their convictions.
The more merit, the less affection.
None is so perfect that he does not need at times the advice of others.