It Is The Public Scandal

There Is No Fate More Distressing For An Artist Than To Have To Show Himself Off Before Fools, To See His Work Exposed To The Criticism Of The Vulgar And Ignorant.

You Are My Peace, My Solace, My Salvation.

Long Is The Road From Conception To Completion.

A Wise Man Is Superior To Any Insults Which Can Be Put Upon Him, And The Best Reply To Unseemly Behavior Is Patience And Moderation.

Books And Marriage Go Ill Together.