Men blush less for their crimes than for their weaknesses and vanity.
Pure friendship is something which men of an inferior intellect can never taste.
It's motive alone which gives character to the actions of men.
Amongst such as out of cunning hear all and talk little, be sure to talk less; or if you must talk, say little.
The shortest and best way to make your fortune is to let people see clearly that it is in their interest to promote yours.
All men's misfortunes spring from their hatred of being alone.