All our knowledge has its origins in our perceptions.
Patience serves as a protection against wrongs as clothes do against cold.
The Medici created and destroyed me.
I love those who can smile in trouble, who can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but they whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves their conduct, will pursue their principles unto death.
A well-spent day brings happy sleep.
I have offended God and mankind because my work didn't reach the quality it should have.