Art is a severe business; most serious when employed in grand and sacred objects. The artist stands higher than art, higher than the object. He uses art for his purposes, and deals with the object after his own fashion.

It is easier to perceive error than to find truth, for the former lies on the surface and is easily seen, while the latter lies in the depth, where few are willing to search for it.

Woman is mistress of the art of completely imbittering the life of the person on whom she depends.

Confronted by outstanding merit, there is no way of saving one's ego except by love

If you must tell me your opinions, tell me what you believe in. I have plenty of doubts of my own.

Nature has neither core nor skin: she’s both at once outside and in.

Presents at once? That's good. He is sure to succeed.