Without rules, there can be no true art.

没有规则，就没有真正的艺术。

Art should elevate the soul, not merely amuse the senses.

艺术应当提升灵魂，而不仅仅是取悦感官。

The poet must be a master of both thought and expression.

诗人必须是思想和表达的大师。

Clarity and order are the foundations of good writing.

清晰和秩序是优秀写作的基础。

The greatest works of literature are those that combine beauty with utility.

最伟大的文学作品是那些将美与实用结合的作品。

Nature is to be followed, but only when it is refined by art.

自然应当被遵循，但前提是经过艺术的提炼。

The true aim of drama is to improve the morals of the audience.

戏剧的真正目的是提升观众的道德。

Genius without discipline is like a ship without a rudder.

没有纪律的天才就像没有舵的船。

Poetry must always have a moral purpose; it should instruct while it delights.

诗歌必须始终具有道德目的；它应该在愉悦的同时教导。

The rules of art are not arbitrary; they are founded in reason and in the nature of things.

艺术规则并非武断；它们建立在理性和事物的本质之上。