The sage never seems to know his own merits, for only by not noticing them can you call others' attention to them.

The sage never seems to know his own merits, for only by not noticing them can you call others' attention to them.

Maturity is the slowness in which a man believes.

When a man's knowledge is deep, he speaks well of an enemy. Instead of seeking revenge, he extends unexpected generosity. He turns insult into humor, ... and astonishes his adversary who finds no reason not to trust him.

It takes more to make one sage today than it did to make the seven of Greece. And you need more resources to deal with a single person these days than with an entire nation in times past.

Things do not pass for what they are, but for what they seem. Most things are judged by their jackets.

It is a great piece of skill to know how to guide your luck even while waiting for it.