The Muse gave the Greeks genius and the art of the well-turned phrase.
There is a fault common to all singers. When they're among friends and are asked to sing they don't want to, and when they're not asked to sing they never stop.
Seek not to inquire what the morrow will bring with it.
To the inexperienced it is a pleasant thing to court the favour of the great; an experienced man fears it.
Thus one thing requires assistance from another, and joins in friendly help.
Drawing is the true test of art.