The excellence of every art, must consist in the complete accomplishment of its purpose
It is but a poor eloquence which only shows that the orator can talk.
A room hung with pictures is a room hung with thoughts.
Style in painting is the same as in writing; a power over materials, whether words or colors, by which conceptions or sentiments are conveyed.
Taste depends upon those finer emotions which make the organization of the soul.
If you have great talents, industry will improve them: if you have but moderate abilities, industry will supply their deficiency.