Art lies by its own artifice.
Gutta cavat lapidem, non vi sed saepe cadendo. (The drop excavates the stone, not with force but by falling often.)
Only begin, and you will become eloquent of yourself.
As the yellow gold is tried in fire, so the faith of friendship must be seen in adversity.
Let others praise ancient times; I am glad I was born in these.
By looking at squinting people you learn to squint.