Everybody has his own interpretation of a painting he sees.

To spend too much time in studies is sloth; to use them too much for ornament is affection; to make judgment wholly by their rules is the humor of a scholar.

Man was formed for society.

Money is like muck, not good unless spread.

Disciples do owe their masters only a temporary belief, and a suspension of their own judgment till they be fully instructed.

We read that we ought to forgive our enemies; but we do not read that we ought to forgive our friends.

Velazquez found the perfect balance between the ideal illustration which he was required to produce, and the overwhelming emotion he aroused in the spectator.