A person should not be too honest. Straight trees are cut first and honest people are screwed first.

Books are as useful to a stupid person as a mirror is useful to a blind person.

Generosity, pleasing address, courage and propriety of conduct are not acquired, but are inbred qualities.

Sinfully acquired wealth may remain for ten years; in the eleventh year it disappears with even the original stock.

Time perfects men as well as destroys them.

If a king is energetic, his subjects will be equally energetic. If he is reckless, they will not only be reckless likewise, but also eat into his works.

Love is indicated by deeds (and not by words)