You have to appear wiser and more prudent than is required by the people you are dealing with if you want to give a high opinion of yourself.

Success rarely brings satisfaction.

The heaven of the envied is hell for the envious.

The true way is the middle one, halfway between deserving a place and pushing oneself into it.

Wisdom and courage make mutual contributions to greatness.

Do not make mistakes about character. Better be cheated in the price than in the quality of goods.

Surfeits of happiness are fatal.