The hossanas of the multitude can never bring satisfaction to the discerning. Yet there exist those chamaleons of popularity who find their joy, not in the sweet breath of Apollo, but in the smell of the crowd. And not in mind: Do not be taken in by what are miracles to the populace, for the ignorant do not rise above marveling. Thus the stupidity of a crowd is lost in admiration, even as the brain of an individual uncovers the trick.

Nature often lets us down when we most need her; let us turn to art.

You should aim to be independent of any one vote, of any one fashion, of any one century.

No' and 'Yes' are words quickly said, but they need a great amount of thought before you utter them.

Politeness is the chief sign of culture.

Friendship multiplies the good of life and divides the evil.

True friendship multiplies the good in life and divides its evils. Strive to have friends, for life without friends is like life on a desert island... to find one real friend in a lifetime is good fortune; to keep him is a blessing.