It hinders the creative work of the mind if the intellect examines too closely the ideas as they pour in

It hinders the creative work of the mind if the intellect examines too closely the ideas as they pour in.

In a narrow circle the mind grows narrow. The more one expands, the larger their aims.

The painter is, as to the execution of his work, a mechanic; but as to his conception and spirit and design he is hardly below even the poet

Will it, and set to work briskly.

The Moor has done his work, the Moor may go. [Ger., Der Mohr hat seine Arbeit gethan, der Mohr kann gehen.]