I am told so many ill things of a man, and I see so few in him, that I begin to suspect he has a real but troublesome merit, as being likely to eclipse that of others.
Jean de la BruyereA man has made great progress in cunning when he does not seem too clever to others.
Jean de la BruyereThere is what is called the highway to posts and honor, and there is a cross and by way, which is much the shortest.
Jean de la Bruyere