Put a grain of boldness into everything you do.

He who finds Fortune on his side should go briskly ahead, for she is wont to favor the bold.

Be known for pleasing others, especially if you govern them. Ruling other has one advantage: you can do more good than anyone else.

Don't express your ideas too clearly. Most people think little of what they understand, and venerate what they do not.

Wisdom is immortal. She can wait forever, but you cannot.

Begin with another's to end with your own.

It is profound philosophy to sound the depths of feeling and distinguish traits of character. Men must be studied as deeply as books.