“I think God, in creating man, somewhat overestimated his ability.”

“Even now I cannot help feeling that it is a mistake to think that the passion one feels in creation is ever really shown in the work one creates.”

“Oh! I don't think I would like to catch a sensible man. I shouldn't know what to talk to him about.”

“An artist should create beautiful things, but should put nothing of his own life into them.”

“America has never quite forgiven Europe for having been discovered somewhat earlier in history than itself.”

“A man who does not think for himself does not think at all.”

“He atones for being occasionally somewhat overdressed by being always absolutely over-educated. He is a very modern type.”