The essential function of art is moral. But a passionate, implicit morality, not didactic. A morality which changes the blood, rather than the mind. 755
In general it can be said that a nation’s art is greatest when it most reflects the character of its people. 677
It is a sad fact about our culture that a poet can earn much more money writing or talking about his art than he can by practicing it. 695
I didn’t grow up thinking of movies as film, or art, but as movies, something to do on a Saturday afternoon. 2.11K
Everyone discusses my art and pretends to understand, as if it were necessary to understand, when it is simply necessary to love. 725
It ought to be illegal for an artist to marry. If the artist must marry let him find someone more interested in art, or his art, or the artist part of him, than in him. After which let them take tea together three times a week. 693
A Bachelor of Arts is one who makes love to a lot of women, and yet has the art to remain a bachelor. 1.15K
Men’s magazines often feature pictures of naked ladies. Women’s magazines also often feature pictures of naked ladies. This is because the female body is a beautiful work of art, while the male body is hairy and lumpy and should not be seen by the light of day. 891
I think art is inherently nonviolent and it actually occupies your mind with creation rather than destruction. 702
Art is why I get up in the morning but my definition ends there. You know I don’t think its fair that I’m living for something I can’t even define. 653
To injure an opponent is to injure yourself. To control aggression without inflicting injury is the Art of Peace. 600
