Let the fictitious sources of pleasure be as near as possible to
the true.
[Lat., Ficta voluptatis causa read more

Let the fictitious sources of pleasure be as near as possible to
the true.
[Lat., Ficta voluptatis causa sint proxima veris.]

Understanding is a two-way street.

Understanding is a two-way street.

That, though on pleasure she was bent,
She had a frugal mind.

That, though on pleasure she was bent,
She had a frugal mind.

I understand with love comes pain, but why did I have to love so much?

I understand with love comes pain, but why did I have to love so much?

Every age has its pleasures, its style of wit, and its own ways.

Every age has its pleasures, its style of wit, and its own ways.

I despise the pleasure of pleasing people that I despise.

I despise the pleasure of pleasing people that I despise.

People discuss my art and pretend to understand as if it were necessary to understand, when it's simply necessary to read more

People discuss my art and pretend to understand as if it were necessary to understand, when it's simply necessary to love.

A friend is someone who understands your past, believes in your future, and accepts you just the way you are.

A friend is someone who understands your past, believes in your future, and accepts you just the way you are.

Whenever you are sincerely pleased you are nourished.

Whenever you are sincerely pleased you are nourished.