A wise man among the ignorant is as a beautiful girl in the company of blind men.
Whatever is produced in haste goes hastily to waste.
Whatever makes an impression on the heart seems lovely in the eye.
It is wrong to follow the advice of an adversary; nevertheless it is right to hear it, that you may do the contrary; and this is the essence of good policy.
If a piece of worthless stone can bruise a cup of gold, its worth is not increased, nor that of the gold diminished.
Tell no one the secret that you want to keep, although he may be worthy of confidence; for no one will be so careful of your secret as yourself.