Posterity weaves no garlands for imitators.

Paradoxically though it may seem, it is none the less true that life imitates art far more than art imitates life.

An imitative creature is man; whoever is foremost, leads the herd. [Ger., Der Mensch ist ein nachahmendes Geschopf. Und wer Vorderste ist, fuhrt die Heerde.]

Only those who have the patience to do simple things perfectly will acquire the skill to do difficult things easily.

A noble heart will always capitulate to reason.

It is criminal to steal a purse, daring to steal a fortune, a mark of greatness to steal a crown. The blame diminishes as the guilt increases.