Painting is silent poetry.

A few vices are sufficient to darken many virtues.

The process may seem strange and yet it is very true. I did not so much gain the knowledge of things by the words, as words by the experience I had of things.

A good man will take care of his horses and dogs, not only while they are young, but when old and past service.

Time is the wisest of all counselors.

Since, during storms, flames leap from the humid vapors and dark clouds emit deafening noises, is it surprising the lightning, when it strikes the ground, gives rise to truffles, which do not resemble plants?

The human heart becomes softened by hearing of instances of gentleness and consideration.