The happier time, the quicker it passes

There is no book so bad that it is not profitable in some part. -Nullus est liber tam malus ut non aliqua parte prosit

Generosity, when once set going, knows not how to stop; as the more familiar we are with the lovely form, the more enamored we become of her charms.

It is difficult to retain what you may have learned unless you should practice it. -Difficile est tenere quae acceperis nisi exerceas

Everyone must be given something he can grasp and recognize as his own idea.

Too much polishing weakens rather than improves a work.

However often you may have done them a favour, if you once refuse they forget everything except your refusal.