Know how to choose well. Most of life depends thereon. It needs good taste and correct judgment, for which neither intellect nor study suffices.

The path to greatness is along with others.

Share weight and woe, for misfortune falls with double force on him that stands alone.

Put yourself on view. This brings your talents to light.

It is better to sleep on things beforehand than lie awake about them afterwards.

For a thing to remain undone nothing more is needed than to think of it done.

Those who insist on the dignity of their office show they have not deserved it.