Success Rarely Brings Satisfaction.

Most Do Violence To Their Natural Aptitude, And Thus Attain Superiority In Nothing.

To Be At Ease Is Better Than To Be At Business.

Do Not Make Mistakes About Character. Better Be Cheated In The Price Than In The Quality Of Goods.

Don't Show Off Every Day, Or You'll Stop Surprising People. There Must Always Be Some Novelty Left Over. The Person Who Displays A Little More Of It Each Day Keeps Up Expectations, And No One Ever Discovers The Limits Of His Talent.

When A Man's Knowledge Is Deep, He Speaks Well Of An Enemy. Instead Of Seeking Revenge, He Extends Unexpected Generosity. He Turns Insult Into Humor, ... And Astonishes His Adversary Who Finds No Reason Not To Trust Him.