I never really said all those things I said
Benevolence is the characteristic element of humanity.
Friendship with the upright, with the truthful and with the well informed is beneficial. Friendship with those who flatter, with those who are meek and who compromise with principles, and with those who talk cleverly is harmful.
If you know, say you know. If you don't know, say you don't know.
Happiness is not at the top of the mountain, but in how to climb.
Don't worry if people don't recognize your merits; worry that you may not recognize theirs.