I grabbed a pile of dust, and holding it up, foolishly asked for as many birthdays as the grains of dust, I forgot to ask that they be years of youth.

Those things that nature denied to human sight, she revealed to the eyes of the soul.

Wine prepares the heart for love, unless you take too much.

The love of fame puts spurs to the mind

The glow of inspiration warms us; it is a holy rapture.

It is some alleviation to ills we cannot cure to speak of them.

Take the advice of light when you're looking at linens or jewels; Looking at faces or forms, take the advice of the day.