A painter will paint a cobbler, carpenter, or any other artist, though he knows nothing of their arts; and, if he is a good artist, he may deceive children or simple persons, when he shows them his picture of a carpenter from a distance, and they will fancy that they are looking at a real carpenter.

Neither I nor any other man should, on trial or in way, contrive to avoid death at any cost.

To live well and honorably and justly are the same thing.

I will not yield to any man contrary to what is right, for fear of death, even if I should die at once for not yielding.

True perfection is a bold quest to seek. Only the willing and true of heart will seek the betterment of many.

The secret of happiness, you see, is not found in seeking more, but in developing the capacity to enjoy less.

I don't care what people say about me. I do care about my mistakes.