Virtuosi have been long remarked to have little conscience in their favorite pursuits. A man will steal a rarity who would cut off his hand rather than take the money it is worth. Yet, in fact, the crime is the same.
Get money; by just means. if you can; if not, still get money.
The Muse gave the Greeks genius and the art of the well-turned phrase.
The Cadiz tribe, not used to bearing our yoke.
A good resolve will make any port.
We hate merit while it is with us; when taken away from our gaze, we long for it jealously.