Art is not a study of positive reality, it is the seeking for ideal truth.

The infinity of God is not mysterious, it is only unfathomable; not concealed, but incomprehensible; it is a clear infinity, the darkness of the pure unsearchable sea.

Every hue throughout your work is altered by every touch you add in other places.

There is no action so slight or so mean but it may be done to a great purpose, and ennobled thereby.

There are many religions, but there is only one morality.

God is a kind Father. He sets us all in the places where he wishes us to be employed. He chooses work for every creature which will be delightful to them if they do it simply and humbly. He gives us always strength enough and sense enough for what he wants us to do.

Pleasure comes through toil, and not by self indulgence and indolence. When one gets to love work, his life is a happy one.