That very concentration of vision and intensity of purpose which is the characteristic of the artistic temperament is in itself a mode of limitation. To those who are preoccupied with the beauty of form nothing else seems of much importance.

The great things in life are what they seem to be. And for that reason, strange as it may sound to you, often are very difficult to interpret (understand). Great passions are for the great of souls. Great events can only be seen by people who are on a level with them. We think we can have our visions for nothing. We cannot. Even the finest and most self-sacrificing visions have to be paid for. Strangely enough, that is what makes them fine.

The world is made by the singer for the dreamer.

True contentment is not having everything, but in being satisfied with everything you have.

He who stands most remote from his age is he who mirrors it best.

Genius learns from nature, its own nature. Talent learns from art.

It is only the modern that ever becomes old-fashioned.