The More Merit, The Less Affection.

You Should Aim To Be Independent Of Any One Vote, Of Any One Fashion, Of Any One Century.

Surfeits Of Happiness Are Fatal.

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

Be Known For Pleasing Others, Especially If You Govern Them. Ruling Other Has One Advantage: You Can Do More Good Than Anyone Else.

Never Have A Companion That Casts You In The Shade.