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.

Appearance rules the world.

Sorrows must die with the joys they outnumber.

Speech is always bolder than action.

All things must; man is the only creature that wills.

Individual character is in the right that is in strict consistence with itself. Self-contradiction is the only wrong.

Yet have I ever heard it said that spies and tale-bearers have done more mischief in this world than poisoned bowl or the assassin's dagger.