The Dramatic Works of G. E. Lessing / Miss Sara Sampson, Philotas, Emilia Galotti, Nathan the Wise - Gotthold Ephraim Lessing

That must not--shall not be, within the limits of my small dominions. But the artist must be willing to work.

Work! that is his happiness. But too much work may rain his claim to the title of artist.

I do not mean that his works should be many, but his labour much: a little, but well done. But you do not come empty-handed, Conti?

I have brought the portrait which your Highness ordered; and another which you did not order; but as it is worthy of inspection----

That one, is it? And yet I do not well remember----