If everyone were not so indolent they would realise that beauty is beauty even when it is irritating and stimulating not only when it is accepted and classic.

The subject matter of art is life, life as it actually is; but the function of art is to make life better.

Honesty is a selfish virtue. Yes I am honest enough.

If things happen all the time you are never nervous. It is when they are not happening that you are nervous.

Once upon a time Baltimore was necessary.

I often think how celebrated I am. / It is difficult not to think how celebrated I am. / And if I think how celebrated I am / They know who know that I am new / That is I knew I know how celebrated I am / And after all it astonishes even me.

If everyone were not so indolent they would realise that beauty is beauty even when it is irritating and stimulating not only when it is accepted and classic.