I have said nothing because there is nothing I can say that would describe how I feel as perfectly as read more

I have said nothing because there is nothing I can say that would describe how I feel as perfectly as you deserve it.

It has taken me all my life to understand it is not necessary to understand everything.

It has taken me all my life to understand it is not necessary to understand everything.

There is one thing one has to have: either a soul that is cheerful by nature, or a soul made read more

There is one thing one has to have: either a soul that is cheerful by nature, or a soul made cheerful by work, love, art, and knowledge.

The perfection of an art consists in the employment of a
comprehensive system of laws, commensurate to every purpose read more

The perfection of an art consists in the employment of a
comprehensive system of laws, commensurate to every purpose
within its scope, but concealed from the eye of the spectator;
and in the production of effects that seem to flow forth
spontaneously, as though uncontrolled by their influence, and
which are equally excellent, whether regarded individually, or in
reference to the proposed result.

For he who loves must live.

For he who loves must live.

In art, the obvious is a sin.

In art, the obvious is a sin.

If you judge people, you have no time to love them.

If you judge people, you have no time to love them.

I'm not ugly, but my beauty is a total creation.

I'm not ugly, but my beauty is a total creation.

Have you had a kindness shown? Pass it on; 'twas not given for thee alone, Pass it on; Let it read more

Have you had a kindness shown? Pass it on; 'twas not given for thee alone, Pass it on; Let it travel down the years, Let it wipe another's tears, Till in Heaven the deed appears, Pass it on.