Sublime

The sole advantage of power is that you can do more good.

Wise men frequent the houses of great noblemen not because they are temples of vanity, but as theatres of good breeding.

Always act as if your Acts were seen.

And if your prophecy—of prosperity, say—is just what people want to hear, they are likely to fall under your spell and to see later events as a confirmation of your predictions.

‘Tis one of the greatest gifts of mind to be able to offer what is needed at the moment:

You may know a noble spirit by the elevation of his taste: it must be a great thing that can satisfy a great mind. Big bites for big mouths, lofty things for lofty spirits.

Think with the Few and speak with the Many.

Joy lies in sound judgment and goodness.