You will think less of the art, when you know the artist

A miracle is an event which creates faith. That is the purpose and nature of miracles. Frauds deceive. An event which creates faith does not deceive: therefore it is not a fraud, but a miracle.

A man of genius is not a man who sees more than other men do. On the contrary, it is very often found that he is absentminded andobserves much less than other people.... Why is it that the public have such an exaggerated respect for him--after he is dead? The reason is that the man of genius understands the importance of the few things he sees.

It is courage, courage, courage, that raises the blood of life to crimson splendor.

If you leave the smallest corner of your head vacant for a moment, other people's opinions will rush in from all quarters.

Democracy is a word all public men use and none understand.

To the person with a toothache, even if the world is tottering, there is nothing more important than a visit to a dentist.