“Many receive advice only the wise profit by it.”

“If you wish to reach the highest begin at the lowest.”

“It is a good thing to learn caution by the misfortunes of others.”

“The circumstances of others seem good to us while ours seem good to others.”

“To confess a fault freely is the next thing to being innocent of it.”

“No one reaches a high position without daring.”

“Anyone who is willing to work and is serious about it will certainly find a job. Only you must not go to the man who tells you this, for he has no job to offer and doesn't know anyone who knows of ...”

“Choose your counsel, company and companions wisely: beware seeking wise words of advice from a fool or expecting informed opinions or decisions from the ignorant.”

“If you find it difficult to get along with your boss, try to reason with him and talk through your differences. If that doesn't work, drive him to suicide and take over the company.”