Only art and science can raise men to the level of God.

Only the flint of a man's mind can strike fire in music.

This is the mark of a really admirable man: steadfastness in the face of trouble.

In whatsoever manner it be, let me turn to God and become fruitful in good works. Nothing higher exists than to approach God more than other people and from that to extend His glory among humanity.I will place all my confidence in your eternal goodness, O God! My soul shall rejoice in Thee, immutable Being. Be my rock, my light, forever my trust.

There is no loftier mission than to approach the Divinity nearer than other men, and to disseminate the divine rays among mankind.

I change many things, discard others, and try again and again until I am satisfied; then, in my head, I being to elaborate the work in its breadth, its narrowness, its height, its depth...I hear and see the image in front of me from every angle as if it had been cast and only the labour of writing it down remains.

I know of no more sacred duty than to rear and educate a child.