A Wise Prince Must Never Take Things

If You Are Wise, Live As You Can; If You Cannot, Live As You Would.

Nothing Arouses Ambition So Much In The Heart As The Trumpet-clang Of Another's Fame.

Excellence Resides In Quality, Not In Quantity. The Best Is Always Few And Rare; Much Lowers Value.

Tis By No Means The Least Of Life's Rules: To Let Things Alone.

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.