Many have had their greatness made for them by their enemies.
Hear, see, and be silent.
Know how to choose well. Most of life depends thereon. It needs good taste and correct judgment, for which neither intellect nor study suffices.
Always leave something to wish for; otherwise you will be miserable from your very happiness.
Yes and no are soon said, but give much to think over.
We have more days to live through than pleasures. Be slow in enjoyment, quick at work, for men see work ended with pleasure, pleasure ended with regret.