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

That which prematurely arrives at perfection soon perishes.

A mediocre speech supported by all the power of delivery will be more impressive than the best speech unaccompanied by such power.

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

It is much easier to try one's hand at many things than to concentrate one's powers on one thing.

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.

A laugh costs too much when bought at the expense of virtue.