Bring your work back to the workshop twenty times. Polish it continuously, — Nicolas Boileau-Despreaux
To support those of your rights authorized by Heaven, destroy everything rather — Nicolas Boileau-Despreaux
Whatever we well understand we express clearly, and words flow with ease. — Nicolas Boileau-Despreaux
Ignorance is always ready to admire itself. Procure yourself critical friends. — Nicolas Boileau-Despreaux
Happy who in his verse can gently steer From grave to light, from pleasant to severe. — Nicolas Boileau-Despreaux
Whate’er is well conceived is clearly said, And the words to say it flow with ease. — Nicolas Boileau-Despreaux
Time flies and draws us with it. The moment in which I am speaking is already far from me. — Nicolas Boileau-Despreaux