Nature alone is illimitably rich, and Nature alone forms the great artist.

In every artist there is a touch of audacity without which no talent is conceivable

The artist who is not also a craftsman is no good; but, alas, most of our artists are nothing else

The artist alone sees spirits. But after he has told of their appearing to him, everybody sees them.

The formation of one's character ought to be everyone's chief aim.

It is in human nature to relax, when not compelled by personal advantage or disadvantage.