A man of virtue, judgment, and prudence speaks not until there is silence.
Have patience. Everything is difficult before it is easy.
Kings stand more in need of the company of the intelligent than the intelligent do of the society of kings.
To pardon the oppressor is to deal harshly with the oppressed.
The rose and thorn, the treasure and dragon, joy and sorrow, all mingle into one.
To be over much facetious is the accomplishment of courtiers and blemish of the wise.