For whatever deserves to exist deserves also to be known, for knowledge is the image of existence, and things mean and splendid exist alike.

For friends... do but look upon good Books: they are true friends, that will neither flatter nor dissemble.

I don't believe art is available; it's rare and curious and should be completely isolated; one is more aware of its magic the more it is isolated.

The best armor is to keep out of gunshot.

A man that hath no virtue in himself, ever envieth virtue in others. For men's minds, will either feed upon their own good, or upon others' evil; and who wanteth the one, will prey upon the other; and whoso is out of hope, to attain to another's virtue, will seek to come at even hand, by depressing another's fortune.

If you can talk about it, why paint it?

Judges ought above all to remember the conclusion of the Roman Twelve Tables :The supreme law of all is the weal [weatlh/ well-being] of the people.