That which dominates our imagination and our thoughts will determine our life and character.

In our fine arts, not imitation, but creation is the aim... The details, the prose of nature, he should omit, and give us only the spirit and splendour.

When I was praised I lost my time, for instantly I turned around to look at the work I had thought slightly of, and that day I made nothing new.

Every promise of the soul has innumerable fulfillments; each of its joys ripens into a new want.

Nature is saturated with Deity.

Every spirit builds itself a house; and beyond its house, a world; and beyond its world a heaven. Know then, that the world exists for you: build, therefore, your own world.

You will always find those who think they know what is your duty better than you know it.