Wisdom and courage make mutual contributions to greatness.
Know how to choose well. Most of life depends thereon. It needs good taste and correct judgment, for which neither intellect nor study suffices.
Great ability develops and reveals itself increasingly with every new assignment.
Better mad with the rest of the world than wise alone.
Nature scarcely ever gives us the very best; for that we must have recourse to art.
Yes and no are soon said, but give much to think over.