No one has mastery, Before he is at the end, Of his art and his life.

I am always learning.

I couldn't give you something mediocre even if that's all you asked for.

Souls will never ascend to Heaven until the sight of beauty lifts them there.

The best of artists has no conception that the marble alone does not contain within itself.

So take care of your life and take notice and be observant, for the number of widows is always far greater than the number of widowers.

Art is the gift of God, and must be used unto His glory. That in art is highest which aims at this.