In prosperous fortunes be modest and wise, The greatest may fall, and the lowest may rise: But insolent People that fall in disgrace, Are wretched and nobody pities their Case.

Use no hurtful deceit; think innocently and justly and, if you speak, speak accordingly.

Virtue may not always make a Face handsome, but Vice will certainly make it ugly.

Moderation in all things - including moderation.

Be slow in choosing a friend, slower in changing.

There is always room for the man of force.

If you would persuade, you must appeal to interest rather than intellect.