Battle not with monsters, for then you become one.

The biggest problem with every art is by the use of appearance to create a loftier reality.

Man's restlessness makes him strive.

One is never satisfied with a portrait of persons whom one knows. That is why I have always pitied portraitists. One demands so seldom of others the impossible, but demands just that of the portraitists.

One errs as long as one strives.

Since you know me and my destiny only too well, you probably also know what attracts me to all unfortunate people.

The day is committed to error and floundering; success and achievement are matters of long range.