Nuptial love makes mankind; friendly love perfects it; but wanton love corrupts and debases it.

Of all virtues and dignities of the mind, goodness is the greatest

A much talking judge is an ill-tuned cymbal.

I use all sorts of things to work with: old brooms, old sweaters, and all kinds of peculiar tools and materials... I paint to excite myself, and make something for myself.

Children sweeten labours, but they make misfortunes more bitter.

You see, painting has now become, or all art has now become completely a game, by which man distracts himself. What is fascinating actually is, that it's going to become much more difficult for the artist, because he must really deepen the game to become any good at all.

The worst solitude is to have no real friendships.