“A work of art is the unique result of a unique temperament.”

“Art creates an incomparable and unique effect, and, having done so, passes on to other things. Nature, upon the other hand, forgetting that that imitation can be made the sincerest form of insult, keeps on repeating this effect until we all become absolutely wearied of it.”

“All bad art is the result of good intentions.”

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

“Anything approaching an explanation is always derogatory to a work of art.”

“The art is nothing without the gift. But the gift is nothing without work.”

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