What one has wished for in youth, in old age one has in abundance.

A vain man can never be utterly ruthless: he wants to win applause and therefore he accommodates himself to others

One would give generous alms if one had the eyes to see the beauty of a cupped receiving hand.

True works of art contain their own theory and give us the measurement according to which we should judge them.

Make the most of time, it flies away so fast; yet method will teach you to win time.

Live dangerously and you live right.

Wanted: A dog that neither barks nor bites, eats broken glass and shits diamonds.