Virtue is in the mind, not in the appearance.
Where the hand of tyranny is long we do not see the lips of men open with laughter.
I fear God the most, but after Him, I fear those who don't fear Him.
Court the society of a superior, and make much of the opportunity; for in the company of an equal thy good fortune must decline.
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.
To use the hands in making quicklime into mortar is better than to cross them on the breast in attendance on a prince.