I think it is owing to the good sense of the English that they have not painted better.

I have generally found that persons who had studied painting least were the best judges of it.

The serpentine line, or the line of grace, by its waving and winding at the same time different ways, leads the eye in a pleasing manner along the continuity of its variety.

Time is not a great artist but weakens all he touches.

All the world is competent to judge my pictures except those who are of my profession.

I know of no such thing as genius, genius is nothing but labor and diligence.

Simplicity, without variety, is wholly insipid.

Straight lines vary only in length, and therefore are least ornamental.

I had rather, if cruelty has been prevented by the four prints [The Four Stages of Cruelty], be maker of them than of the [Raphael] cartoons.

May the flowers of spring bring beauty and joy to your world everyday.

The more you believe in yourself, the more the world believes in you!

oh, how bitterhow bitter silentthe bewildered sorrowof a texture too thickto be brought outthrough the eyes.

When we separate music from life we get art.

That's really what ultimately matters - the emotions and feelings that you experienced and people around [whom] you experienced [them].

Steal a little and they throw you in jail Steal a lot and they make you king.

You can't build a substantial V out of turtles!

Education isn't a magic pill. There is no magic pill. But the closest we have is practical expertise and relentless drive.

Can you ever get off for good behavior?" he joked. I gave him what I hoped was a seductive smile as I found my seat. "Sure," I called over my shoulder. "If I was ever good.

We do not spend a great deal of time talking to management.