The variety of colour in objects cannot be discerned at a great distance, excepting in those parts which are directly lighted up by the solar rays.

He who possesses most must be most afraid of loss.

He who is fixed to a star does not change his mind.

You grow in reputation like bread in the hands of a child.

Our life is made by the death of others.

I'm not contented to capture the world. I want to change it.

The memory of benefits is a frail defence against ingratitude.