By force of arms. (Vi Et Armis)
As the old proverb says “Like readily consorts with like.”
Art is born of the observation and investigation of nature.
All action is of the mind and the mirror of the mind is the face, its index the eyes.
A mind without instruction can no more bear fruit than can a field, however fertile, without cultivation.
The most profound joy has more of gravity than of gaiety in it.
Pride sullies the noblest character.
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.