“Nothing is more hallowing than the union of kindred spirits in art. At the moment of meeting, the art lover transcends himself.”

“The definition of Christian art is to be found in its subject and its spirit. Everything, sacred and profane, belongs to it. God does not ask for “religious” art or “Catholic” art. The art he wants for himself is Art, with all its teeth.”

“Mysticism is the art of union with Reality.”

“Nothing is more wonderful than the art of being free, but nothing is harder to learn how to use than freedom.”

“O gentle vision in the dawn:My spirit over faint cool water glides,Child of the day,To thee;And thou art drawnBy kindred impulse over silver tidesThe dreamy wayTo me.”

“Art in relation to life is nothing more than a glove turned inside out. It seems to have the same shapes and contours, but it can never be used for the same purpose. Art teaches nothing about life, just as life teaches us nothing about art.”