Not to create confusion in what is clear, but to throw light on what is obscure.
If the crow had been satisfied to eat his prey in silence, he would have had more meat and less quarreling and envy.
Painters and poets have equal license in regard to everything.
Pry not into the affairs of others, and keep secret that which has been entrusted to you, though sorely tempted by wine and passion.
In a long work sleep may be naturally expected.
The lofty pine is oftenest shaken by the winds; High towers fall with a heavier crash; And the lightning strikes the highest mountain.