Never contract friendship with a man that is not better than thyself.
True wisdom is knowing what you don't know
A fool marvels at rare things, but a wise man at common ones.
It is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be deceived by them.
In speaking, it is best to be clear and say just enough to convey the meaning.
If proper in their own conduct, what difficulty would they have in governing? But if not able to be proper in their own conduct, how can they demand such conduct from others?