Blinding ignorance does mislead us. O! Wretched mortals, open your eyes!
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.
The painter strives and competes with nature.
All thoughts start from emotions.
People of higher talent work, even if they seem to do nothing
I love those who can smile in trouble, who can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but they whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves their conduct, will pursue their principles unto death.