Journeys at youth are part of the education; but at maturity, are part of the experience.

The greatest vicissitude of things amongst men, is the vicissitude of sects and religions.

But men must know, that in this theatre of man's life it is reserved only for God and angels to be lookers on.

Believe not much them that seem to despise riches, for they despise them that despair of them.

Imagination was given to man to compensate him for what he is not; a sense of humor to console him for what he is.

Choose the life that is most useful, and habit will make it the most agreeable.

All painting is an accident. But it's also not an accident, because one must select what part of the accident one chooses to preserve.