We must form our minds by reading deep rather than wide.

The soul languishing in obscurity contracts a kind of rust, or abandons itself to the chimera of presumption; for it is natural for it to acquire something, even when separated from any one.

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

Write quickly and you will never write well; write well, and you will soon write quickly.

Where evil habits are once settled, they are more easily broken than mended.

When defeat is inevitable, it is wisest to yield.

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.