True Wit, To Every Man, Is That

The Moderate Are Not Usually The Most Sincere, For The Same Circumspection Which Makes Them Moderate Makes Them Likewise Retentive Of What Could Give Offence.

How Sweet And Sacred Idleness Is!

Sculpture And Painting Are Moments Of Life; Poetry Is Life Itself.

The Vain Poet Is Of The Opinion That Nothing Of His Can Be Too Much: He Sends To You Basketful After Basketful Of Juiceless Fruit, Covered With Scentless Flowers.

It Is Easy To Look Down On Others; To Look Down On Ourselves Is The Difficulty.