Once the divinity we worshipped made itself visible and comprehensible, we crucified it.

The stock actor is a stage calamity

No sooner had Jesus knocked over the dragon of superstition than Paul boldly set it on its legs again in the name of Jesus.

There are some experiences in life which should not be demanded twice from any man, and one of them is listening to the Brahms Requiem.

What is life but a series of inspired follies? The difficulty is to find them to do. Never lose a chance: it doesn’t come every day.

Fine art is the only teacher except torture.

If you cannot have what you believe in you must believe in what you have.