Small rooms or dwellings discipline the mind, large ones weaken it.

Of the four elements water is the second in weight and the second in respect of mobility. It is never at rest until it unites with the sea.

Perspective is a most subtle discovery in mathematical studies, for by means of lines it causes to appear distant that which is near, and large that which is small.

What is fair in men, passes away, but not so in art

Art is the queen of all sciences communicating knowledge to all the generations of the world.

As you cannot do what you want, Want what you can do

If you do not rest on the good foundation of nature, you will labour with little honor and less profit.