The wise have a solid sense of silence and the ability to keep a storehouse of secrets. Their capacity and character are respected.
The heaven of the envied is hell for the envious.
All victories breed, and that over your superior is foolish or fatal.
Luck can be assisted. It is not all chance with the wise.
The hossanas of the multitude can never bring satisfaction to the discerning. Yet there exist those chamaleons of popularity who find their joy, not in the sweet breath of Apollo, but in the smell of the crowd. And not in mind: Do not be taken in by what are miracles to the populace, for the ignorant do not rise above marveling. Thus the stupidity of a crowd is lost in admiration, even as the brain of an individual uncovers the trick.
The envious die not once, but as oft as the envied win applause.
It is impossible to live without brains, either one's own or borrowed.
Friends provoked become the bitterest of enemies.
There is none who cannot teach somebody something, and there is none so excellent but he is excelled.
Surfeits of happiness are fatal.
Exaggeration is a branch of lying.
The best remedy for disturbances is to let them run their course, for so they quiet down.
Leave your luck while still winning.
Fortunate people often have very favorable beginnings and very tragic endings. What matters isn't being applauded when you arrive - for that is common - but being missed when you leave.
True friendship multiplies the good in life and divides its evils. Strive to have friends, for life without friends is like life on a desert island... to find one real friend in a lifetime is good fortune; to keep him is a blessing.
Excellence resides in quality, not in quantity. The best is always few and rare; much lowers value.
Some are satisfied to stand politely before the portals of Fortune and to await her bidding; better those who push forward, who employ their enterprise, who on the wings of their worth and valor seek to embrace luck, and to effectively gain her favor.
Politeness and a sense of honor have this advantage: we bestow them on others without losing a thing.
It is a great deed to leave nothing for tomorrow.
Keep expectation alive. Keep stirring it up. Let much promise more, and great deeds herald greater.
A single lie destroys a whole reputation for integrity.
When desire dies, fear is born.
Know how to ask. There is nothing more difficult for some people, nor for others, easier.
Trust your heart, especially when it is a strong one.
Yes and no are soon said, but give much to think over.
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