It is not given to us to grasp the truth, which is identical with the divine, directly. We perceive it only in reflection, in example and symbol, in singular and related appearances. It meets us as a kind of life which is incomprehensible to us, and yet we cannot free ourselves from the desire to comprehend it.

There is a courtesy of the heart; it is allied to love. From its springs the purest courtesy in the outward behavior.

But one must know where one stands, and where the others wish to go.

Aptitudes are assumed, they should become accomplishments. That is the purpose of all education.

I call architecture frozen music.

The master proves himselin recognizing his limitations.

Everywhere, we learn only from those whom we love.