To be vain of one's rank or place is to show that one is below it.
Genius speaks only to genius.
Misers are very kind people: they amass wealth for those who wish their death.
To make good use of life, one should have in youth the experience of advanced years, and in old age the vigor of youth.
None are rash when they are not seen by anybody.
It is having in some measure a sort of wit to know how to use the wit of others.