Great changes are easier than small ones.
I have often thought upon death, and I find it the least of all evils.
The human understanding is no dry light, but receives an infusion from the will and affections... What a man had rather were true he more readily believes.
Deformed persons commonly take revenge on nature.
The man who fears no truths has nothing to fear from lies.
I paint for myself. I don't know how to do anything else, anyway. Also I have to earn my living, and occupy myself.