The painter is, as to the execution of his work, a mechanic; but as to his conception and spirit and design he is hardly below even the poet.

Only the soldier is a free man, because he can look death in the face.

I follow my heart, for I can trust it.

Yes great people are always subject to persecution and always getting into straits.

It is through beauty that we arrive at freedom.

The rich become richer and the poor become poorer is a cry heard throughout the whole civilized world.

Art is the right hand of Nature.