A man of honour should never forget what he is because he sees what others are.
A beautiful woman should break her mirror early.
We have more days to live through than pleasures. Be slow in enjoyment, quick at work, for men see work ended with pleasure, pleasure ended with regret.
You should avoid making yourself too clear even in your explanations.
Excellence resides in quality, not in quantity. The best is always few and rare; much lowers value.
Nature often lets us down when we most need her; let us turn to art.