Often we find our own destiny on the same roads that we have been avoiding.
Let us not overstrain our talents, lest we do nothing gracefully.
Patience and time do more than strength or passion.
Learn that every flatterer Lives at the flattered listeners cost.
Rogues are always found out in some way. Whoever is a wolf will act like a wolf, that is most certain.
One should oblige everyone to the extent of one's ability. One often needs someone smaller than oneself.