How many emperors and how many princes have lived and died and no record of them remains, and they only sought to gain dominions and riches in order that their fame might be ever-lasting.

Love shows itself more in adversity than in prosperity; as light does, which shines most where the place is darkest.

The painter strives and competes with nature.

The knowledge of all things is possible

Nothing is hidden under the sun.

Some promises and time disappoint us

Small rooms or dwellings set the mind in the right path, large ones cause it to go astray.