A writer should write with his eyes and a painter paint with his ears.rn

A writer should write with his eyes and a painter paint with his ears.rn

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.

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

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

Art supplies constantly to contemplation what nature seldom affords in concrete experience — the union of life and peace.

Art supplies constantly to contemplation what nature seldom affords in concrete experience — the union of life and peace.

I knew that I had come face to face with some one whose mere personality was so fascinating that, if read more

I knew that I had come face to face with some one whose mere personality was so fascinating that, if I allowed it to do so, it would absorb my whole nature, my whole soul, my very art itself.

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.

Art is never finished, only abandoned.

Art is never finished, only abandoned.

Life imitates art far more than art imitates life.

Life imitates art far more than art imitates life.

Art is a lie which makes us realize the truth.

Art is a lie which makes us realize the truth.