It is by work that man carves his way to that measure of power which will fit him for his destiny.

Artists are nearest God. Into their souls he breathes his life, and from their hands it comes in fair, articulate forms to bless the world.

Ideals are the world's masters.

A young man rarely gets a better vision of himself than that which is reflected from a true woman's eyes; for God himself sits behind them.

The temple of art is built in words.

Cost is the father and compensation the mother of progress.

A woman in love is a very poor judge of character.