A Gilded No Is More Satisfactory Than

Many Of The Things That Bring Delight Should Not Be Owned. They Are More Enjoyed If Another's, Than If Yours; The First Day They Give Pleasure To The Owner, But In All The Rest To The Others: What Belongs To Another Rejoices Doubly, Because It Is Without The Risk Of Going Stale And With The Satisfaction Of Freshness. . . The Possession Of Things Not Only Diminishes Their Enjoyment, But Augments Their Annoyance, Whether Shared Or Not Shared.

An Ounce Of Prudence Is Worth A Pound Of Cleverness.

A Wise Prince Must Never Take Things Easy In Times Of Peace.

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.