Censure is like the lightning which strikes the highest mountains.
The truest wild beasts live in the most populous places.
If you are wise, live as you can; if you cannot, live as you would.
Every fool stands convinced; and everyone convinced is a fool. The faultier a person's judgement the firmer their convictions.
Be known for pleasing others, especially if you govern them. Ruling other has one advantage: you can do more good than anyone else.
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.