Whilst we deliberate how to begin a thing, it grows too late to begin it.

She abounds with lucious faults.

We should not speak so that it is possible for the audience to understand us, but so that it is impossible for them to misunderstand us.

Nature herself has never attempted to effect great changes rapidly.

The mind is exercised by the variety and multiplicity of the subject matter, while the character is moulded by the contemplation of virtue and vice.

Forbidden pleasures alone are loved immoderately; when lawful, they do not excite desire.

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