Let the fictitious sources of pleasure be as near as possible to the true.
The poet must put on the passion he wants to represent.
What does it avail you, if of many thorns only one be removed.
Painters and poets have equal license in regard to everything.
Never despair while under the guidance and auspices of Teucer.
Not gods, nor men, nor even booksellers have put up with poets' being second-rate.