Without Courage, Wisdom Bears No Fruit.

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 Heaven Of The Envied Is Hell For The Envious.

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.

Advice Is Sometimes Transmitted More Successfully Through A Joke Than Grave Teaching.

Never Risk Your Reputation On A Single Shot, For If You Miss The Loss Is Irreparable.