Even now I cannot help feeling that it is a mistake to think that the passion one feels in creation is ever really shown in the work one creates.

The youth of America is their oldest tradition. It has been going on now for three hundred years.

The moment that an artist takes notice of what other people want, and tries to supply the demand, he ceases to be an artist.

All criticism is a form of autobiography

If they know nothing of victory, they are at least spared the knowledge of defeat.

Women's styles may change but their designs remain the same.

Salomé, Salomé, dance for me. I pray thee dance for me. I am sad to-night. Yes, I am passing sad to-night. When I came hither I slipped in blood, which is an evil omen; and I heard, I am sure I heard in the air a beating of wings, a beating of giant wings. I cannot tell what they mean .... I am sad to-night. Therefore dance for me. Dance for me, Salomé, I beseech you. If you dance for me you may ask of me what you will, and I will give it you, even unto the half of my kingdom.