Tis much to gain universal admiration; more, universal love.

To be at ease is better than to be at business.

Do not be inaccessible. None is so perfect that he does not need at times the advice of others. He is an incorrigible ass who will never listen to any one. Even the most surpassing intellect should find a place for friendly counsel. Sovereignty itself must learn to lean. There are some that are incorrigible simply because they are inaccessible: They fall to ruin because none dares to extricate them. The highest should have the door open for friendship; it may prove the gate of help. A friend must be free to advise, and even to upbraid, without feeling embarrassed.

Put a grain of boldness into everything you do.

Life is a warfare against the malice of others.

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.

The wise does at once what the fool does at last.