In rivers, the water that you touch is the last of what has passed and the first of that which comes; so with present time.

Good writing comes from good talent.

The young man should first learn perspective, then the proportions of objects. Next, copy work after the hand of a good master, to gain the habit of drawing parts of the body well; and then to work from nature, to confirm the lessons learned.

When the thing taken into union is perfectly adapted to that which receives it, the result is delight and pleasure and satisfaction.

He who possesses most must be most afraid of loss.

The Medici made me and the Medici destroyed me.

When Fortune comes, seize her in front with a sure hand, because behind she is bald.