Art is born of the observation and investigation of nature.

An intemperate, disorderly youth will bring to old age, a feeble and worn-out body.

If a man could mount to Heaven and survey the mighty universe, his admiration of its beauties would be much diminished unless he had someone to share in his pleasure.

What sweetness is left in life, if you take away friendship? Robbing life of friendship is like robbing the world of the sun. A true friend is more to be esteemed than kinsfolk.

Things perfected by nature are better than those finished by art.

Every man should bear his own grievances rather than detract from the comforts of another.

No one could ever meet death for his country without the hope of immortality.