Contentment comes from wanting what we need, not needing what we want.

The eternal sea of politics is best left to politicians.

Of what value is your life, unless you are willing to sacrifice it for those you love?

For most people, art is only valuable if other people say it is; and artists are only worthwhile if they are either rich and famous, or dead.

I see you have returned, my love; and your mood is as dark as ever. Did your soldiers not adore you to your complete satisfaction?

I appreciated art, long before I could produce it.

Revenge can only be found on the road to self-destruction.