A cure by regression is homeopathic, like healing the damage done by ministers and ignorance with stupidity and Jesuits.

The Germans believe that, no matter where, they can get by on knowledge alone. Art, however, requires skill.

If we notice a few errors in the work of a proven master, we may and even will often be correct; if we believe, however, that he is completely and utterly mistaken, we are in danger of missing his entire concept.

In Germany, a certain artistic sense is fairly common, but the artist's sense is foreign there.

Let the famous not denounce fame. Far from being empty and meaningless, it fills those it touches with divine power.

Beauty satisfies the senses completely and at the same time uplifts the soul. That which gratifies the senses is pleasant, and that which uplifts the soul without being sensual in the least is good, true, right, anything you like, but not beautiful.

The character of the crowds is made up of mimicry and hostility.