Drawing is speaking to the eye; talking is painting to the ear.

The last word should be the last word. It is like a finishing touch given to color; there is nothing more to add. But what precaution is needed in order not to put the last word first.

Grace imitates modesty, as politeness imitates kindness.

When the painter wishes to represent an event, he cannot place before us too great a number of personages; but he cannot employ too few when he wishes to portray an emotion.

Taste has never been corrupted by simplicity.

The joy which is caused by truth and noble thoughts shows itself in the words by which they are expressed.

Attention is like a narrow mouthed vessel; pour into it what you have to say cautiously, and, as it were, drop by drop.