Nothing weighs on us so heavily as a secret.

Gentleness succeeds better than violence.

Let ignorance talk as it will, learning has its value.

No favor can win gratitude from a cat.

Nothing is more dangerous than a friend without discretion; even a prudent enemy is preferable.

The fastidious are unfortunate; nothing satisfies them.

Let us not overstrain our talents, lest we do nothing gracefully.