I had rather fashion my mind than furnish it.
The only good histories are those written by those who had command in the events they describe.
The most universal quality is diversity.
Poetry reproduces an indefinable mood that is more amorous than love itself. Venus is not so beautiful all naked, alive, and panting, as she is here in Virgil.
No one should be subjected to force over things which belonged to him.
Only the fools are certain and assured.