If some people really see angels where others see only empty space, let them paint the angels: only let not anybody else think they can paint an angel too, on any calculated principles of the angelic.

Why is one man richer than another? Because he is more industrious, more persevering and more sagacious.

Mountains are the beginning and the end of all natural scenery.

The best work never was and never will be done for money.

When we build, let us think that we build forever. Let it not be for present delight nor for our use alone. Let it be such work as our descendants will look upon with praise and thanksgiving in their hearts.

Great nations write their autobiographies in three manuscripts - the book of their deeds, the book of their words and the book of their art.

Quality is never an accident. It is always the result of intelligent effort.