A painting is merely the image of a tree, a man, or any other object reflected in a fountain. The difference between a painting and sculpture is the difference between a shadow and the thing which casts it.

There are many kinds of conceit, but the chief one is to let people know what a very ancient and gifted family one descends from.

The laws can't be enforced against the man who is the laws' master.

A painting is merely the image of a tree, a man, or any other object reflected in a fountain. The difference between a painting and sculpture is the difference between a shadow and the thing which casts it.

All works of nature created by God in heaven and on earth are works of sculpture.

Withersoever the wheel of Fortune turns, Virtue stands firm upon her feet.

One can pass on responsibility, but not the discretion that goes with it.