It is not strength, but art, obtains the prize,
And to be swift is less than to be wise.
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It is not strength, but art, obtains the prize,
And to be swift is less than to be wise.
'Tis more by art, than force of numerous strokes.

Art is not a thing; it is a way.

Art is not a thing; it is a way.

Art is the most intense mode of individualism that the world has known.

Art is the most intense mode of individualism that the world has known.

Art for art's sake.
[Lat., Ars gratia artis.]

Art for art's sake.
[Lat., Ars gratia artis.]

Art [of healing] is long, but life is fleeting.
[Lat., Art longa, vita brevis est.]

Art [of healing] is long, but life is fleeting.
[Lat., Art longa, vita brevis est.]

I feel that there is nothing more truly artistic than to love people

I feel that there is nothing more truly artistic than to love people

A good painting to me has always been like a friend. It keeps me company, comforts and inspires.

A good painting to me has always been like a friend. It keeps me company, comforts and inspires.

All art is autobiographical. The pearl is the oyster's autobiography.

All art is autobiographical. The pearl is the oyster's autobiography.

Art attracts us only by what it reveals of our most secret self.

Art attracts us only by what it reveals of our most secret self.