The artist sees what others only catch a glimpse of.

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.

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

Tears come from the heart and not from the brain

Wisdom is the daughter of experience

Happy will they be who lend ear to the words of the dead.

Nothing is more apt to deceive us than our own judgment of our work. We derive more benefit from having our faults pointed out by our enemies than from hearing the opinions of friends.