A genuine work of art usually displeases at first sight, as it suggests a deficiency in the spectator.

To measure up to all that is demanded of him, a man must overestimate his capacities

To live within limits. To want one thing. Or a few things very much and love them dearly. Cling to them, survey them from every angle. Become one with them - that is what makes the poet, the artist, the human being.

The greatest difficulties lie where we are not looking for them.

A correct answer is like an affectionate kiss.

A vain man can never be altogether rude. Desirous as he is of pleasing, he fashions his manners after those of others.

My poor head is in such a whirl, my mind is all in bits.