From writing rapidly it does not result that one writes well, but from writing well it results that one writes rapidly.

If you direct your whole thought to work itself, none of the things which invade eyes or ears will reach the mind.

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.

Our minds are like our stomaches; they are whetted by the change of their food, and variety supplies both with fresh appetite.

Conscience is a thousand witnesses.

It is worth while too to warn the teacher that undue severity in correcting faults is liable at times to discourage a boy's mind from effort.

A liar must have a good memory. -Mendacem oportet esse memorem