The Truth Is Generally Seen, Rarely Heard.

A Wise Man Gets More Use From His Enemies Than A Fool From His Friends.

It Is More Offensive To Outshine In Dignity Than In Personal Attractions.

He That Communicates His Secret To Another Makes Himself That Other's Slave.

The Sage Never Seems To Know His Own Merits, For Only By Not Noticing Them Can You Call Others' Attention To Them.

Man Is Born A Barbarian, And Only Raises Himself Above The Beast By Culture.