Truth is a naked and open daylight

A little philosophy inclineth man's mind to atheism, but depth in philosophy bringeth men's minds about to religion.

Some men covet knowledge out of a natural curiosity and inquisitive temper; some to entertain the mind with variety and delight; some for ornament and reputation; some for victory and contention; many for lucre and a livelihood; and but few for employing the Divine gift of reason to the use and benefit of mankind.

The job of the artist is always to deepen the mystery.

To say that a man lieth, is as much to say, as that he is brave towards God, and a coward towards men.

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.

No artist knows in his own lifetime whether what he does will be the slightest good, because it takes at least seventy-five to a hundred years before the thing begins to sort itself out.