The Intellect Is Always Fooled By The

Our Envy Always Outlives The Felicity Of Its Object.

When We Seek Reconciliation With Our Enemies, It Is Commonly Out Of A Desire To Better Our Own Condition, A Being Harassed And Tired Out With A State Of War, And A Fear Of Some Ill Accident Which We Are Willing To Prevent.

It Is Safer To Do Most Men Harm Than To Do Them Too Much Good.

Love Of Fame, Fear Of Disgrace, Schemes For Advancement, Desire To Make Life Comfortable And Pleasant, And The Urge To Humiliate Others Are Often At The Root Of The Valour Men Hold In Such High Esteem.

A Clever Man Should Handle His Interests So That Each Will Fall In Suitable Order Of Their Value.