An Evil Intention Perverts The Best Actions,

Though We Seem Grieved At The Shortness Of Life In General, We Are Wishing Every Period Of It At An End. The Minor Longs To Be At Age, Then To Be A Man Of Business, Then To Make Up An Estate, Then To Arrive At Honors, Then To Retire.

Thus I Live In The World Rather As A Spectator Of Mankind Than As One Of The Species.

There Is Nothing That Makes Its Way More Directly Into The Soul Than Beauty.

Colors Speak All Languages.

Many Actions Calculated To Procure Fame Are Not Conducive To Ultimate Happiness.