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 canvas glow'd beyond ev'n nature warm;
The pregnant quarry teem'd with human form.

The canvas glow'd beyond ev'n nature warm;
The pregnant quarry teem'd with human form.

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

Without art, the crudeness of reality would make the world unbearable.

Without art, the crudeness of reality would make the world unbearable.

Works of art are all that survive of incredibly gifted people.

Works of art are all that survive of incredibly gifted people.

To a true artist only that face is beautiful which, quite apart from its exterior, shines with the truth within read more

To a true artist only that face is beautiful which, quite apart from its exterior, shines with the truth within the soul

Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.

Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.

I shut my eyes in order to see.

I shut my eyes in order to see.

Art is the proper task of life.

Art is the proper task of life.