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Speak no ill of a friend, nor even of an enemy.

The best state is that in which bad men are not allowed to hold office, and good men are not allowed to refuse office.

Do well the duty that lies before you.

Know the right moment.

Measure a person by what they do with power.

Know your opportunity.

Do not to your neighbor what you would take ill from him.

You should know which opportunities to choose.

Do not say before hand what you are going to do; for if you fail, you will be laughed at.

Seize time by the forelock.

Do not reproach a man with his misfortunes, fearing lest Nemesis may overtake you.

What thou intendest to do, speak not of before thou doest it.

That state is best ordered when the wicked have no command, and the good have.

Cultivate truth, good faith, experience, cleverness, sociability, and industry.