The learned understand the reason of art; the unlearned feel the pleasure.

While we are making up our minds as to when we shall begin. the opportunity is lost.

He who speaks evil only differs from his who does evil in that he lacks opportunity.

A Woman who is generous with her money is to be praised; not so, if she is generous with her person

Verse satire indeed is entirely our own.

Prune what is turgid, elevate what is commonplace, arrange what is disorderly, introduce rhythm where the language is harsh, modify where it is too absolute.

By writing quickly we are not brought to write well, but by writing well we are brought to write quickly.