Servitude seizes on few, but many seize on her.

A large library is apt to distract rather than to instruct the learner; it is much better to be confined to a few authors than to wander at random over many.

Why do I not seek some real good; one which I could feel, not one which I could display?

The origin of all mankind was the same; it is only a clear and good conscience that makes a man noble, for that is derived from heaven itself.

The artist finds a greater pleasure in painting than in having completed the picture.

The stomach begs and clamors, and listens to no precepts. And yet it is not an obdurate creditor; for it is dismissed with small payment if you give it only what you owe, and not as much as you can.

It is pleasant at times to play the madman.