One thing, however, I must premise, that without the assistance of natural capacity, rules and precepts are of no efficacy.

A liar ought to have a good memory.

That which prematurely arrives at perfection soon perishes.

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

Suffering itself does less afflict the senses than the apprehension of suffering.

A great part of art consists in imitation. For the whole conduct of life is based on this: that what we admire in others we want to do ourselves.

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.