He who does not think much of himself is much more esteemed than he imagines.

The deed is everything; the fame is nothing.

One cannot develop taste from what is of average quality but only from the very best.

The biggest problem with every art is by the use of appearance to create a loftier reality.

Man can find no better retreat from the world than art, and man can find no stronger link with the world than art.

Ah, God! but Art is long, And Life, alas! is fleeting.

Unlike grown ups, children have little need to deceive themselves.