You will never love art well until you love what she mirrors better.

All that is good in art is the expression of one soul talking to another, and is precious according to the greatness of the soul that utters it.

The distinguishing sign of slavery is to have a price, and to be bought for it.

In order that a man may be happy, it is necessary that he should not only be capable of his work, but a good judge of his work.

To give alms is nothing unless you give thought also.

No one can ask honestly or hopefully to be delivered from temptation unless he has himself honestly and firmly determined to do the best he can to keep out of it.

What is the cheapest to you now is likely to be the dearest to you in the end.