Hear much; speak little.
He who will lose a present good for one in expectation hath some wit, but a small store of wisdom.
It becomes not a law-maker to be a law-breaker.
Be slow in considering, but resolute in action.
What is man's greatest bane? His brother man alone.
Monarch, thou wishest to cover thyself with glory; be the first to submit to the laws of thy empire.