Wicked people are always surprised to find ability in those that are good.

Deception

Everyone is born sincere and die deceivers.

Expectation

We should expect the best and the worst of mankind, as from the weather.

Knowledge

The things we know best are the things we haven't been taught.

Motivation

There is nothing that fear and hope does not permit men to do.

Praise

Men sometimes feel injured by praise because it assigns a limit to their merit; few people are modest enough not to take offense that one appreciates them.

Taste

To possess taste, one must have some soul.

Time and Time Management

You are not born for fame if you don't know the value of time.