I hold that the perfection of form and beauty is contained in the sum of all men.

If a man devotes himself to art, much evil is avoided that happens otherwise if one is idle.

Why has God given me such magnificent talent? It is a curse as well as a great blessing.

The artist is chosen by God to fulfill his commands and must never be overwhelmed by public opinion.

Help us to recognize your voice, help us not to be allured by the madness of the world, so that we may never fall away from you, O Lord Jesus Christ.

What beauty is, I know not, though it adheres to many things.

My father suffered much and toiled painfully all his life, for he had no resources other than the proceeds of his trade from which to support himself and his wife and family.