The best state is that in which bad men are not allowed to hold office, and good men are not allowed to refuse office.
Do not say before hand what you are going to do; for if you fail, you will be laughed at.
That state is best ordered when the wicked have no command, and the good have.
Forgiveness is better than revenge.
Know thy opportunity.
Seize time by the forelock.
Know the right moment.
Measure a person by what they do with power.
You should know which opportunities to choose.
Know your opportunity.
Whatever you do, do it well.
Do not to your neighbor what you would take ill from him.