“He that will have a perfect brother must resign himself to remaining brotherless.”

“Melody is the essence of music. I compare a good melodist to a fine racer, and counterpointists to hack post-horses; therefore be advised, let well alone and remember the old Italian proverb: Chi sa più, meno sa—Who knows most, knows least.”

“Think much speak little and write less.”

“No wonder can last more than three days.”

“Summer is the mother of the poor.”

“He that will have a perfect brother must resign himself to remaining brotherless.”

“Bed is the poor man's opera.”

“Below the navel there is neither religion nor truth.”

“Love rules without rules. (Amore regge senza legge.)”

“From listening comes wisdom and from speaking repentance.”

“After the game the king and pawn go into the same box.”