The longer we dwell on our misfortunes, the greater is their power to harm us.

Many are they who have a taste and love for drawing, but no talent; and this will be discernible in boys who are not diligent and never finish their drawings with shading.

Trouble springs from idleness, and grievous toil from needless ease.

Sometimes the best lighting of all is a power failure.

I'm not looking for sympathy at all.