Truth is so excellent, that if it praises but small things they become noble.

Test knowledge through experience, be prepared to make mistakes, and be persistent about it.

Nature never breaks her own laws.

When counting, try not to mix chickens with blessings.

How painting surpasses all human works by reason of the subtle possibilities which it contains.

True and great love springs out of great knowledge, and where you know little you can love but little or not at all.

Beyond a doubt truth bears the same relation to falsehood as light to darkness.