I am a free man. I do not need to copy Petrarca or Boccaccio. My own genius is enough. Let others worry themselves about style, and so cease to be themselves. Without a master, without a model, without a guide, I go to work and earn my living, my well-being and my fame.

A man who permits his honor to be taken, permits his life to be taken.

Life is a toy made of glass; it appears to be of inestimable price, but in reality it is very cheap.

Anger represents a certain power, when a great mind, prevented from executing its own generous desires, is moved by it.

I keep my friends as misers do their treasure, because, of all the things granted us by wisdom, none is greater or better than friendship.

I love you, and because I love you, I would sooner have you hate me for telling you the truth than adore me for telling you lies.

Perfumed and gallant words make our ears belch.