We Had Better Appear What We Are,

The Art Of Putting Into Play Mediocre Qualities Often Begets More Reputation Than Is Achieved By True Merit.

The Less You Trust Others, The Less You Will Be Deceived.

There Are A Great Many Men Valued In Society Who Have Nothing To Recommend Them But Serviceable Vices.

Only The Great Can Afford To Have Great Defects.

No Accidents Are So Unlucky [bad] But That The Wise May Draw Some Advantage [good] From Them.