The More Merit, The Less Affection.

There Is No Need To Show Your Ability Before Everyone.

Success Rarely Brings Satisfaction.

Maturity Is The Slowness In Which A Man Believes.

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

Some Are Satisfied To Stand Politely Before The Portals Of Fortune And To Await Her Bidding; Better Those Who Push Forward, Who Employ Their Enterprise, Who On The Wings Of Their Worth And Valor Seek To Embrace Luck, And To Effectively Gain Her Favor.