How shall I be able to rule over others, that have not full power and command of myself?
I am going to seek a grand perhaps.
A little rain beats down a big wind. Long drinking bouts break open the tun(der).
I won't undertake war until I have tried all the arts and means of peace.
Because just as arms have no force outside if there is no counsel within a house, study is vain and counsel useless that is not put to virtuous effect when the time calls.
I owe much; I have nothing; the rest I leave to the poor.