All great art is the work of the whole living creature, body and soul, and chiefly of the soul.

Great nations write their autobiographies in three manuscripts - the book of their deeds, the book of their words and the book of their art.

The interpretation of dreams is a great art.

The essence of all beautiful art, all great art, is gratitude.

Great art is an instant arrested in eternity.

Great art is the contempt of a great man for small art.