We Should Desire Very Few Things Passionately

We Are Nearer Loving Those Who Hate Us Than Those Who Love Us More Than We Wish.

It Is Sometimes A Point Of As Much Cleverness To Know To Make Good Use Of Advice From Others As To Be Able Give Good Advice To Oneself.

The Person Giving The Advice Returns The Confidence Placed In Him With A Disinterested Eagerness... And He Is Usually Guided Only By His Own Interest Or Reputation.

Jealousy Springs More From Love Of Self Than From Love Of Another.

To Know How To Hide One's Ability Is Great Skill.