摆脱诱惑的唯一方法就是屈服于它。

坚持很重要， 永远不要放弃，除非不得已。

The tyranny of a prince in an oligarchy is not so dangerous to the public welfare as the apathy of a citizen in a democracy.

"Art is always excess. It has to be."

将过多的货币锁定在储备中对贸易不利。