Art is constitutive-the artist determines beauty. He does not take it over.

He who possesses science and art, Possesses religion as well; He who possesses neither of these, Had better have religion.

It is not enough to take steps which may someday lead to a goal; each step must be itself a goal and a step likewise.

Do not give in too much to feelings. A overly sensitive heart is an unhappy possession on this shaky earth.

The connoisseur of art must be able to appreciate what is simply beautiful, but the common run of people is satisfied with ornament.

Character develops itself in the stream of life.

Democracy does not race, it reaches the finish slowly but surely.