It is better to decide a difference between enemies than friends, for one of our friends will certainly become an enemy and one of our enemies a friend.
What is man's greatest bane? His brother man alone.
Be slow in considering, but resolute in action.
Monarch, thou wishest to cover thyself with glory; be the first to submit to the laws of thy empire.
Some, by admiring other men's virtues, become enemies to their own vices.
Hear much; speak little.