Hear much; speak little.
The majority is wicked.
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.
The greatest misfortune of all is not to be able to bear misfortune.
Monarch, thou wishest to cover thyself with glory; be the first to submit to the laws of thy empire.
Make wisdom your provision for the journey from youth to old age, for it is a more certain support than all other possessions.