From the moment one sets up for an author, one must be treated as ceremoniously, that is as unfaithfully, "as a king's favorite or a king.
Get place and wealth, if possible with grace; if not, by any means get wealth and place.
An obstinate person does not hold opinions; they hold them.
Men would be angels, angels would be gods.
Whatever is, is right.
Authors, like coins, grow dear as they grow old.