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There are two modes of establishing our reputation: to be praised by honest men, and to be abused by rogues. It is best, however, to secure the former, because it will invariably be accompanied by the latter.

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Pride sullies the noblest character.

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The most profound joy has more of gravity than of gaiety in it.

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A mind without instruction can no more bear fruit than can a field, however fertile, without cultivation.

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All action is of the mind and the mirror of the mind is the face, its index the eyes.

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Art is born of the observation and investigation of nature.

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As the old proverb says "Like readily consorts with like."

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By force of arms.
(Vi Et Armis)

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Force overcome by force.
(Vi Victa Vis)

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I will go further, and assert that nature without culture can often do more to deserve praise than culture without nature.

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