When something touched his money, it also touched his soul, since it seemed to him that everything taking from his supply of money was the same as taking away his very eyes.
This is just like swimming, once you learn it, you never forget it.
When anger overflows its banks, it's almost impossible to stop it.
As long as I feel my purse, let there be as many impropriorities as there are rays of the sun.
Although poetry is less useful than pleasure-giving, it isn't among those pursuits that will dishonor the person who possesses them.
She shouldn't be allowed to fall into the hands of buffoons or the ignorant masses, who are not capable of understanding or appreciating the treasures she encampuses.
