Fame is not won on downy plumes nor under canopies; the man who consumes his days without obtaining it leaves such mark of himself on earth as smoke in air or foam on water.

There is no greater sorrow than to recall happiness in times of misery.

Nature is the art of God.

Be like a solid tower whose brave height remains unmoved by all the winds that blow; the man who lets his thoughts be turned aside by one thing or another, will lose sight of his true goal, his mind sapped of its strength.

He listens well who takes notes.

Will cannot be quenched against its will.

To run over better waters the little vessel of my genius now hoists her sails, as she leaves behind her a sea so cruel.