Dear Mr Cornwell, I thoroughly enjoy your books, keep up the good work. In Sharpe’s Waterloo, I remember a comment made to Sharpe, which, if I remember correctly went ” A wise man keeps his own counsel, else he embarrass the incompetent who rule over him.” A remark that struck a chord and I cannot forget. Is this a real quotation or one of your own? I have found it to be very sound advice. This, together with, “Do unto others as you would be done by.” have helped to steer me through uncharted waters. Thanks again. Graham Twyning