To succeed, jump as quickly at opportunities as you do at conclusions.
There is scarce a king in a hundred who would not, if he could, follow the example of Pharoah - get first all the people's money, then all their lands, and then make them and their children servants forever.
Don't think to hunt two hares with one dog.
Bad gains are true losses.
Men take more pains to mask than mend.
Make yourself sheep and the wolves will eat you.