The joys of parents are secret, and so are their grieves and fears.

Liberty of speech invites and provokes liberty to be used again, and so bringeth much to a man's knowledge.

He that cannot possibly mend his own case will do what he can to impair another's.

He that cometh to seek after knowledge, with a mind to scorn, shall be sure to find matter for his humour, but no matter for his instruction.

Men leave their riches either to their kindred or their friends, and moderate portions prosper best in both.

Another error is an impatience of doubt and haste to assertion without due and mature suspension of judgment. For the two ways of contemplation are not unlike the two ways of action commonly spoken of by the ancients; the one plain and smooth in the beginning, and in the end impassable; the other rough and troublesome in the entrance, but after a while fair and even. So it is in contemplation; if a man will begin with certainties, he shall end in doubts; but if he will be content to begin with doubts, he shall end in certainties.

You could say that I have no inspiration, that I only need to paint.