All great civilisations, in their early stages, are based on success in war.

All color is no color.

The recognized achievements of some Negroes, despite rigid racial barriers, indicate that society by its prejudices may be depriving itself of valuable contributions from many others. It is now doubtful whether America can afford the luxury of such a waste of human resources.

The Cathedrals were built to the glory of God; New York was built to the glory of Mammon.

All great civilisations, in their early stages, are based on success in war.

Energy is eternal delight; and from the earliest times human beings have tried to imprison it in some durable hieroglyphic. It is perhaps the first of all the subjects of art.

It is often said that Leonardo drew so well because he knew about things; it is truer to say that he knew about things because he drew so well.