Most do violence to their natural aptitude, and thus attain superiority in nothing.

Fortune soon tires of carrying anyone long on her shoulders.

Cunning grows in deceit at seeing itself discovered, and tries to deceive with truth itselft.

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.

When desire dies, fear is born.

The great art of giving consists in this the gift should cost very little and yet be greatly coveted, so that it may be the more highly appreciated.

Most do violence to their natural aptitude, and thus attain superiority in nothing.