I know who I am and who I may be, if I choose.
The pen is the tongue of the soul; as are the thoughts engendered there, so will be the things written.
For me alone Don Quixote was born and I for him. His was the power of action, mine of writing.
Seek for good, but expect evil.
Wit and humor belong to genius alone.
A knowledge of thyself will preserve thee from vanity.