God help us -- for art is long, and life so short.

Man must strive, and striving he must err.

If any man wish to write in a clear style, let him be first clear in his thoughts; and if any would write in a noble style, let him first possess a noble soul.

Colors are light's suffering and joy

Faust: Who holds the devil, let him hold him well, He hardly will be caught a second time.

Higher aims are in themselves more valuable, even if unfulfilled, than lower ones quite attained.

What dazzles, for the moment spends its spirit; Whats genuine, shall posterity inherit.