Men leave their riches either to their kindred or their friends, and moderate portions prosper best in both.

In nature things move violently to their place, and calmly in their place.

There arises from a bad and unapt formation of words a wonderful obstruction to the mind.

It's such an extraordinary supple medium that you never do quite know what paint will do.

As you work, the mood grows on you. There are certain images which suddenly get hold of me and I really want to do them. But it's true to say that the excitement and possibilities are in the working and obviously can only come in the working.

They are the best physicians, who being great in learning most incline to the traditions of experience, or being distinguished in practice do not reflect the methods and generalities of art.

Many a man's strength is in opposition, and when he faileth, he grows out of use.