Art is a goddess of dainty thought, reticent of habit, abjuring all obtrusiveness, purposing in no way to better others. She is, withal selfishly occupied with her own perfection only - having no desire to teach.
James WhistlerThe vast majority of English folk cannot and will not consider a picture as a picture, apart from any story which it may be supposed to tell.
James WhistlerYou shouldn't say it is not good. You should say, you do not like it; and then, you know, you're perfectly safe.
James Whistler