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.

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.

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.

One should either be a work of art, or wear a work of art.

One should either be a work of art, or wear a work of art.

You can't do sketches enough. Sketch everything and keep your curiosity fresh.

You can't do sketches enough. Sketch everything and keep your curiosity fresh.

Now nature is not at variance with art, nor art with nature; they
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Now nature is not at variance with art, nor art with nature; they
being both the servants of his providence. Art is the perfection
of nature. Were the world now as it was the sixth day, there
were yet a chaos. Nature hath made one world, and art another.
In brief, all things are artificial; for nature is the art of
God.

Art hath an enemy called ignorance.

Art hath an enemy called ignorance.

Layer by layer art strips life bare.

Layer by layer art strips life bare.