A Man without ceremony has need of great merit in its place.

A true great Man will neither trample on a Worm, nor sneak to an Emperor.

Caesar did not merit the triumphal Car, more than he that conquers himself.

In prosperous fortunes be modest and wise, The greatest may fall, and the lowest may rise: But insolent People that fall in disgrace, Are wretched and no-body pities their Case.

Humility makes great men twice honorable

If you wou'd have Guests merry with your cheer, Be so your self, or so at least appear