Adversity reveals the genius of a general; good fortune conceals it.
Nothing is too high for the daring of mortals: we storm heaven itself in our folly.
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.
It is not enough for poems to be fine; they must charm, and draw the mind of the listener at will.
Pleasure bought with pain does harm.
To have begun is half the job; be bold and be sensible.