There are calumnies against which even innocence loses courage.
When you have well thought out your subject, words will come spontaneously.
However rich or elevated, a name less something is always wanting to our imperfect fortune.
Whatever you teach, be brief; what is quickly said, the mind readily receives and faithfully retains, everything superfluous runs over as from a full vessel.
Poets wish to profit or to please.
It is your business when the wall next door catches fire.