Try to put well in practice what you already know; and in so doing, you will in good time, discover the hidden things you now inquire about. Practice what you know, and it will help to make clear what now you do not know.

Life etches itself onto our faces as we grow older, showing our violence, excesses or kindnesses.

A painting is not made to be sniffed.

Without atmosphere a painting is nothing.

An honest man always values earning honor over wealth.

Old age is a hindrance to creativity but cannot crush my youthful spirit.

I envy the poet. He is encouraged toward drunkenness and wallows with nubile wenches while the painter must endure wretchedness and pain for his art.