Many young painters would never have taken their pencils in hand if they could have felt, known, and understood, early enough, what really produced a master like Raphael.

Look closely at those who patronize you. Half are unfeeling, half untaught.

I bid the chords sweet music make, And all must follow in my wake.

The rogue has everywhere the advantage.

Collectors are happy people.

The art of living rightly is like all arts; it must be learned and practiced with incessant care.

Sin writes histories, goodness is silent.