Rigor pushed too far is sure to miss its aim, however good, as the bow snaps that is bent too stiffly.

It is easy to give advice from a port of safety.

Man is created free, and is free, even though born in chains.

Rigor pushed too far is sure to miss its aim, however good, as the bow snaps that is bent too stiffly.

The painter is, as to the execution of his work, a mechanic; but as to his conception and spirit and design he is hardly below even the poet.

Be noble minded! Our own heart, and not other men's opinions of us, forms our true honor.

Deeper meaning resides in the fairy tales told to me in my childhood than in the truth that is taught by life.