The secret of the illusoriness is in the necessity of a succession of moods or objects. Gladly we would anchor, but the anchorageis quicksand.

But I shall hear without pain, that I play the courtier very ill, and talk of that which I do not well understand.

As picture teaches the colouring, so sculpture the anatomy of form.

Every advantage has its tax.

In America and Europe, the nomadism is of trade and curiosity.

My life should be unique; it should be an alms, a battle, a conquest, a medicine.

We love force and we care very little how it is exhibited.