As I was walking among the fires of Hell, <br> delighted with the enjoyments of Genius; <br> which to Angels look like torment and insanity. <br> I collected some of their Proverbs.

Anyone who can handle a needle convincingly can make us see a thread which is not there.

Use harms and even destroys beauty. The noblest function of an object is to be contemplated.

It is necessary to work, if not from inclination, at least from despair. Everything considered, work is less boring than amusing oneself.

The greatest mistake is trying to be more agreeable than you can be.

The more I want to get something done, the less I call it work.

If we were to wake up some morning and find that everyone was the same race, creed and color, we would find some other cause for prejudice by noon.

I once wanted to become an atheist, but I gave up - they have no holidays.

I take my wife everywhere, but she keeps finding her way back.

If you are out to describe the truth, leave elegance to the tailor.