Reality is created by the mind, we can change our reality by changing our mind.

Thus does the Muse herself move men divinely inspired, and through them thus inspired a Chain hangs together of others inspired divinely likewise.

The worst of all deceptions is self-deception.

The beginning is the most important part of any work, especially in the case of a young and tender thing; for that is the time at which the character is being formed and the desired impression is more readily taken.

They deem him their worst enemy who tells them the truth.

Because it is correct to make a priority of young people, taking care that they turn out as well as possible.

Even the good artisans fell into the same error as the poets; because they were good workmen they thought that they also knew all sorts of high matters, and this defect in them overshadowed their wisdom.