A man of honour should never forget what he is because he sees what others are.

A single lie destroys a whole reputation for integrity

Know or listen to those who know

Hope is a great falsifier. Let good judgment keep her in check

Always leave something to wish for; otherwise you will be miserable from your very happiness

Even knowledge has to be in the fashion, and where it is not, it is wise to affect ignorance

He who finds Fortune on his side should go briskly ahead, for she is wont to favor the bold

Dreams will get you nowhere, a good kick in the pants will take you a long way

Never open the door to the lesser evil, for other and greater ones invariably slink in after it

Evil report carries further than any applause