"A sage has one advantage he is immortal. If this is not his century many others will be."
- Baltasar Gracian
"A wise man gets more use from his enemies than a fool from his friends."
"The wise have a solid sense of silence and the ability to keep a storehouse of secrets. Their capacity and character are respected."
"A beautiful woman should break her mirror early."
"Words are feminine deeds are masculine."
"Begin with another's to end with your own."