Maxim 1.

To do two things at once is to do neither.

Maxim 7.

We are interested in others when they are interested in us.[708:2]

Maxim 16.

Every one excels in something in which another fails.

Maxim 17.

The anger of lovers renews the strength of love.[708:3]

Maxim 24.

A god could hardly love and be wise.[708:4]