An artist need not be a minister or a collector in church, but he must have a warm heart for people, and I find it a noble thing that, for example, no winter passed without The Graphic doing something to keep alive sympathy for the poor.

But by fighting the difficulties in which one finds oneself, an inner strength develops from within our heart, which improves in life's fight.

Seek only light and freedom and do not immerse yourself too deeply in the worldly mire.

What color is in a picture, enthusiasm is in life.

Doing little things well is a step toward doing big things better.

Drawing is the root of everything.

A good picture is equivalent to a good deed.