You shouldn't say it is not good. You should say, you do not like it; and then, you know, you're perfectly safe.

The work of a master reeks not of the sweat of the brow - suggests no effort - and is finished from its beginning.

Nature is very rarely right, to such an extent even, that it might almost be said that nature is usually wrong.

The explanation is quite simple. I wished to be near my mother.

Truly color is vice! Of course, it can be, and has the right to be one of the finest virtues. Controlled by the strong hand and careful guidance of her Master drawing, color is a splendid Mistress, with a mate worthy of herself, her lover, but her Master likewise, the most magnificent Mistress possible, and the result is evident in all the glorious things that spring from their union.

I always ask at once, 'Do you drink?' and if she says 'No,' I bow politely and say I am sorry but I fear she will not suit. All good cooks drink.

The rare few, who, early in life have rid themselves of the friendship of the many.