Throughout the ages there have always been those who have been willing to go beyond the norms and reach for that unknown and distant star.

Many eyes go through the meadow, but few see the flowers in it

Sculpture and painting have the effect of teaching us manners and abolishing hurry.

All good conversation, manners, and action come from a spontaneity which forgets usages and makes the moment great.

In a virtuous action, I properly am; in a virtuous act, I add to the world; I plant into deserts conquered from Chaos and Nothing, and see the darkness receding on the limits of the horizon.

The essence of greatness is the perception that virtue is enough.

What you are comes to you.