Wealth is an inborn attitude of mind, like poverty. The pauper who has made his pile may flaunt his spoils, but cannot wear them plausibly.

Statues to great men are made of the stones thrown at them in their lifetime.

I am happy to exhibit, but not to put myself on exhibition.

All good music resembles something. Good music stirs by its mysterious resemblance to the objects and feelings which motivated it.

We must believe in luck. For how else can we explain the success of those we don't like?

When a work appears to be ahead of its time, it is only the time that is behind the work.

Mirrors should reflect a little before throwing back images.