You say a new era in art is preparing; you sensed it coming; continue your studies without weakening. God will do the rest. 849
When science, art, literature, and philosophy are simply the manifestation of personality they are on a level where glorious and dazzling achievements are possible, which can make a man’s name live for thousands of years. 716
Art has a double face, of expression and illusion, just like science has a double face: the reality of error and the phantom of truth. 732
Death be not proud, though some have called thee Mighty and dreadful, for thou art not so. For, those, whom thou think’st thou dost overthrow. Die not, poor death, nor yet canst thou kill me. 782
To the man who loves art for its own sake, it is frequently in its least important and lowliest manifestations that the keenest pleasure is to be derived. 884
Fame is the echo of actions, resounding them to the world, save that the echo repeats only the last art, but fame relates all, and often more than all. 659
Those who gave thee a body, furnished it with weakness; but He who gave thee Soul, armed thee with resolution. Employ it, and thou art wise; be wise and thou art happy. 686
My age and health will never allow me to realize the dream of art I’ve been pursuing all my life. 715
I am not a great cook, I am not a great artist, but I love art, and I love food, so I am the perfect traveller. 2.23K
The art of Peace I practice has room for each of the world’s eight million gods, and I cooperate with them all. The God of Peace is very great and enjoins all that is divine and enlightened in every land. 735
You have to master not only the art of listening to your head, you must also master listening to your heart and listening to your gut. 641
Deliver me from writers who say the way they live doesn’t matter. I’m not sure a bad person can write a good book, If art doesn’t make us better, then what on earth is it for. 736
