Thou knowest how long and loyally I served the king in his worldly affairs. For that cause, it pleased him to promote me to the office which now I hold. When I consented, it was for the sake of the king alone. When I was elected, I was formally acquitted of my responsibilities for all that I had done as a chancellor.

None of us will ever accomplish anything excellent or commanding except when he listens to this whisper which is heard by him alone.

Be able to be alone. Lose not the advantage of solitude, and the society of thyself.

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