An idea that is not dangerous is unworthy of being called an idea at all.

The honest ratepayer and his healthy family have no doubt often mocked at the dome-like forehead of the philosopher, and laughed over the strange perspective of the landscape that lies beneath him. If they really knew who he was, they would tremble. For Chuang Tsǔ spent his life in preaching the great creed of Inaction, and in pointing out the uselessness of all things.

When bankers get together they talk about art. When artists get together, they talk about money.

It's beauty that captures your attention. personality which captures your heart.

Pleasure is Nature's test, her sign of approval. When man is happy, he is in harmony with himself and his environment.

In matters of grave importance, style, not sincerity, is the vital thing.

Beauty ...is of the great facts in the world like sunlight, or springtime, or the reflection in dark water of that silver shell we call the moon.