The greater the man's soul, the deeper he loves.

The organ of perception acts more readily than judgment.

It is better to imitate ancient than modern work.

It is useful to constantly observe, note, and consider.

He who walks straight rarely falls.

Patience serves as a protection against wrongs as clothes do against cold. For if you put on more clothes as the cold increases, it will have no power to hurt you. So in like manner you must grow in patience when you meet with great wrongs, and they will then be powerless to vex your mind.

The painter strives and competes with nature.