Taking sides is the beginning of sincerity, and earnestness follows shortly afterwards, and the human being becomes a bore.

My writing has gone to bits - like my character. I am simply a self-conscious nerve in pain.

Don't be afraid. There are exquisite things in store for you. This is merely the beginning.

Truth in art is the unity of a thing with itself: the outward rendered expressive of the inward: the soul made incarnate: the body instinct with spirit. For this reason there is no truth comparable to sorrow.

A work of art is the unique result of a unique temperament. Its beauty comes from the fact that the author is what he is. It has nothing to do with the fact that other people want what they want.

To be good is to be in harmony with oneself. Discord is to be forced to be in harmony with others.

She has form," he said to himself, as he walked away through the grove - "that cannot be denied to her; but has she got feeling? I am afraid not. In fact, she is like most artists; she is all style, without any sincerity. She would not sacrifice herself for others. She thinks merely of music, and everybody knows that arts are selfish. Still, it must be admitted that she has some beautiful notes in her voice. What a pity it is that they do not mean anything, or do any practical good.