There is often less danger in the things we fear than in the things we desire.
A fool often fails because he thinks what is difficult is easy.
Always mistrust a subordinate who never finds fault with his superior.
To ask advice is in nine cases out of ten to tout for flattery.
If we escape punishment for our vices, why should we complain if we are not rewarded for our virtues?
A wise man thinks what is easy is difficult.