Rate the intensive above the extensive. The perfect does not lie in quantity, but in quality.
Friends provoked become the bitterest of enemies.
It is impossible to live without brains, either one's own or borrowed.
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.
There is none who cannot teach somebody something, and there is none so excellent but he is excelled.
You should avoid making yourself too clear even in your explanations.
The best remedy for disturbances is to let them run their course, for so they quiet down.
Surfeits of happiness are fatal.
Leave your luck while still winning.
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.
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.
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.
Excellence resides in quality, not in quantity. The best is always few and rare; much lowers value.
It is a great deed to leave nothing for tomorrow.
The greatest wisdom often consist in ignorance.
Keep expectation alive. Keep stirring it up. Let much promise more, and great deeds herald greater.
When desire dies, fear is born.
A single lie destroys a whole reputation for integrity.
Yes and no are soon said, but give much to think over.
Know how to ask. There is nothing more difficult for some people, nor for others, easier.
Sometimes it proves the highest understanding not to understand.
Maturity of mind is best shown in slow belief.
Honorable beginnings should serve to awaken curiosity, not to heighten people's expectations. We are much better off when reality surpasses our expectations, and something turns out better than we thought it would.
The envious die not once, but as oft as the envied win applause.
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