He only earns his freedom and his life Who takes them every day by storm.

He is a man whom it is impossible to please, because he is never pleased with himself.

In art, to express the infinite one should suggest infinitely more than is expressed.

Faith is a homely, private capital; as there are public savings-banks and poor funds, out of which in times of want we can relieve the necessities of individuals, so here the faithful take their coin in peace.

True works of art are a manifestation of the higher laws of nature.

Secrecy has many advantages, for when you tell someone the purpose of any object right away, they often think there is nothing to it.

Enjoy what you can, endure what you must.