Statues to great men are made of the stones thrown at them in their lifetime.
When a work appears to be ahead of its time, it is only the time that is behind the work.
Artists can no more speak about their work, than plants can speak about horticulture.
An artist cannot speak about his art any more than a plant can discuss horticulture.
Do not fear being ridiculous in relation to the ridiculous.
What the public criticizes in you, cultivate. It is you.