The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low, and achieving our mark.

Perfection is no small thing, but it is made up of small things.

Genius is eternal patience.

If I love in thee, beloved, only what thou lovest most, do not be angry; for so one spirit is enamoured of another.

Genius is infinite painstaking.

The hand that follows intellect can achieve.

Gazing on beautiful things acts on my soul.