Know how to choose
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Never lose your sense of pride or grow too acquainted with yourself
Let your own integrity keep you righteous. You should depend on your own judgment rather than to any external precept. Keep away from what is improper,...
A person of sharp perception and sound judgment rules over objects and keeps objects from ruling him.
He reaches the greatest depths, and studies the life structures of other people’s talent. No sooner does he see someone than he has understood him...
You are as much a real person as you are deep
As with the depths of a diamond, the interior is twice as important as the surface. There are people who are all facade, like a...
Avoid committing yourself to risky enterprises
This is one of the chief goals of prudence. People of great talent keep far away from extremities. There is a long way to walk...
Temper your antipathy
We hate some people instinctively, even before we are aware of their good qualities. And sometimes this vulgar, natural aversion is directed towards the eminent....
Use, but don’t abuse, hidden intentions, and above all, don’t reveal them
All art must be concealed, for it rouses suspicion, especially hidden intentions, which are hateful. Deceit is common, so be on your guard. But hide...
Sympathy with the great
One of the gifts of the hero is the ability to dwell with heroes. This ability, called sympathy, is a wonder of nature, both because...
Feel with the few, speak with the many
Rowing against the current makes it impossible to discover the truth and is extremely dangerous. Only Socrates could attempt it. Dissent is taken as insult,...
Born to rule
It is a secret, superior force. It doesn’t spring from bothersome artifice, but from a nature born to rule. Everyone succumbs to such a person...
Never exaggerate
It isn’t wise to use superlatives. They offend the truth and cast doubt on your judgment. By exaggerating, you squander your praise and reveal a...
Grace in dealing with others
It is a great thing to win universal admiration, but even greater to win benevolence. Part of it is having a lucky star, but diligence...
Know when things are at their acme, when they are ripe, and know how to take advantage of them.
All works of nature reach their point of full perfection. Before, they were gaining; from then on, waning. As for works of art, only rarely...
Quit while you’re ahead
All the best gamblers do. A fine retreat matters as much as a stylish attack. As soon as they are enough — even when they...
Know what insinuation is, and how to use it
It is the subtlest point in your dealings with others. It can be used to test the wits and cunningly probe the heart. Some insinuation...
Take the measure of your luck
in order to act, and in order to commit yourself. This matters more than identifying your predominant humor and understanding your physical makeup. It is...
