Drawing is the true test of art.
Stronger than thunder's winged force All-powerful gold can speed its course; Through watchful guards its passage make, And loves through solid walls to break.
Noble descent and worth, unless united with wealth, are esteemed no more than seaweed.
However rich or elevated, a name less something is always wanting to our imperfect fortune.
Happy is the man to whom nature has given a sufficiency with even a sparing hand.
You are judged of by what you possess.