The moment you think you understand a great work of art, it's dead for you.

The moment you think you understand a great work of art, it's dead for you.

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

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.

Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.

Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.

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

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

There is nothing new in art except talent.rn

There is nothing new in art except talent.rn

Only an artist can interpret the meaning of life.

Only an artist can interpret the meaning of life.

Art is not a thing; it is a way.

Art is not a thing; it is a way.

As all Nature's thousands changes
But one changeless God proclaim;
So in Art's wide kingdom ranges
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As all Nature's thousands changes
But one changeless God proclaim;
So in Art's wide kingdom ranges
One sole meaning still the same:
This is Truth, eternal Reason,
Which from Beauty takes its dress,
And serene through time and season
Stands aye in loveliness.