“Success isn’t built on one big moment but on many small, almost invisible habits and traits working together.”
40. Of Fortune
“When people see the hard work behind someone’s achievements, they are more likely to pity than resent them. For this reason, wise leaders often present their lives as burdensome, complaining of sleepless nights or overwhelming responsibilities—not necessarily because they feel this way, but to diffuse envy.”
9. Of Envy
“If you want to influence someone, you must understand them. Learn their nature and habits so you can guide them, learn their goals to persuade them, or their weaknesses to intimidate them.”
47. Of Negotiating
“Balance is key. Be generous, but don’t waste your efforts on those who won’t value them. As Aesop’s fable warns, don’t give a gem to a rooster that would prefer a grain of barley..”
13. Of Goodness, and Goodness of Nature
“Parents should guide their children early in life, steering them toward meaningful careers or paths while their personalities are still malleable. They should avoid letting a child’s whims dictate their future, assuming the child knows best.”
7. Of Parents and Children
“God Almighty first created a garden, and it remains the purest of all human pleasures.”
46. Of Gardens
“However, overindulging in study is laziness. Using it only for show is pretentious, and relying entirely on its rules to judge everything is overly academic.”
50. Of Studies
“But above all, the most beautiful way to face death is with fulfillment, having achieved meaningful goals and lived a worthy life.”
2. Of Death
“When life is easy and abundant, the rewards are desirable—but when life is hard, the strength, wisdom, and growth we gain are extraordinary, even awe-inspiring.”
5. Of Adversity
“Don’t let your position define you in private conversations or daily interactions. Let people say of you, “When he’s in office, he acts like a leader; but when he’s among us, he’s just another man.”
10. Of Place
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