I do not admire people who are wise after the event. I would rather be impaled on the other horn of the dilemma and be called one of the "I told you so's."

But on the whole it is wise in human affairs, and in the government of men, to separate pomp from power.

The wise man makes an island of himself that no flood can overwhelm.

Do not reveal what you have thought upon doing, but by wise council keep it secret being determined to carry it into execution.

An egoist can be won over by being respected, a crazy person can be won over by allowing him to behave in an insane manner and a wise person can be won over by truth.

He shall despise none, but hear the opinions of all. A wise man shall make use of even a child's sensible utterance.