The poorest of men are the most useful to those seeking power.
It is better to use fair means and fail, than foul and conquer.
Among intellectual pursuits, one of the most useful is the recording of past events.
Do as much as possible, and talk of yourself as little as possible
The Gods being good and making all things, there is no positive evil, it only comes by absence of good; just as darkness itself does not exist, but only comes about by absence of light.
It is the nature of ambition to make men liars and cheats, to hide the truth in their breasts, and show, like jugglers, another thing in their mouths, to cut all friendships and enmities to the measure of their own interest, and to make a good countenance without the help of good will.