A Man Would Rather Say Evil Of

The Clemency Of Princes Is Often But Policy To Win The Affections Of The People.

There Are No Events So Disastrous That Adroit Men Do Not Draw Some Advantage From Them, Nor Any So Fortunate That The Imprudent Cannot Turn To Their Own Prejudice.

It Is Not Expedient Or Wise To Examine Our Friends Too Closely; Few Persons Are Raised In Our Esteem By A Close Examination.

The Passions Of Youth Are Not More Dangerous To Health Than Is The Lukewarmness Of Old Age.

The Constancy Of The Wise Is Only The Talent Of Concealing The Agitation Of Their Hearts.