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A wise prince must never take things easy in times of peace.
Tis much to gain universal admiration; more, universal love.
Many have had their greatness made for them by their enemies.
Many people who pretend to be very busy have the least to do.
Chance has something to say, even how to write a good letter.
When everyone covets something, they are easily annoyed by it.
A synonym is a word you use when you can't spell the other one.
Tis by no means the least of life's rules: To let things alone.
You may be obliged to wage war, but not to use poisoned arrows.
Hope is a great falsifier. Let good judgment keep her in check.
The crutch of Time accomplishes more than the club of Hercules.
The envious die not once, but as oft as the envied win applause.
Sometimes it proves the highest understanding not to understand.
Some would be sages if they did not believe they were so already.
Do pleasant things yourself, but unpleasant things through others.
Censure is like the lightning which strikes the highest mountains.
If you are wise, live as you can; if you cannot, live as you would.
We often have to put up with most from those on whom we most depend.
Nature often lets us down when we most need her; let us turn to art.
The greatest fool is he who thinks he is not one and all others are.
Few are the friends of a mans self, most those of his circumstances.
Mediocrity obtains more with application than superiority without it.
You should avoid making yourself too clear even in your explanations.
All victories breed, and that over your superior is foolish or fatal.
A brand new mediocrity is thought more of than accustomed excellence.
Mix a little mystery with everything, for mystery arouses veneration.
Knowing how to keep a friend is more important than gaining a new one.
The wise person finds enemies more useful than the fool does friends .
It is impossible to live without brains, either one's own or borrowed.
Deceit comes in through the ears, but usually leaves through the eyes.
A wise man gets more use from his enemies than a fool from his friends.
The wise persono would rather see others needing him than thanking him.
None is so perfect that he does not need at times the advice of others.
The happy are an exception who enjoy innocently their simple happiness.
They make the greatest show of what they have done, who have done least.
Do not show your wounded finger for everything will knock up against it.
It is therefore an excellent device to acquire knowledge from everybody.
One who was abhorred by all in prosperity is adored by all in adversity.
It is more offensive to outshine in dignity than in personal attractions.
Know how to use evasion. That is how smart people get out of difficulties.
He who laughs at everything is as big a fool as he who weeps at everything.
He that communicates his secret to another makes himself that other's slave.
Oh life, you should never had begun, but since you did, you should never end
Man is born a barbarian, and only raises himself above the beast by culture.
The greatest service you can render someone else is helping him help himself.
Never do anything when you are in a temper, for you will do everything wrong.
For a thing to remain undone nothing more is needed than to think of it done.
Those who insist on the dignity of their office show they have not deserved it.
All men are idolators, some of fame, others of self-interest, most of pleasure.
A man of honour should never forget what he is because he sees what others are.