It is your enemies who keep you straight. For real use one active, sneering enemy is worth two ordinary friends.
The way out of trouble is never as simple as the way in
The modest person is usually admired, if people ever hear of them.
To be an ideal guest, stay at home.
A loafer never works except when there is a fire; then he will carry out more furniture than anybody.
When a man once gets a start holding office, it is nearly always necessary to finally choke him off.