No Thought Is Born In Me That

Lord, Grant That I May Always Desire More Than I Can Accomplish.

Trifles Make Perfection But Perfection Is Not A Trifle

My Soul Can Find No Staircase To Heaven Unless It Be Through Earth's Loveliness.

The True Work Of Art Is But A Shadow Of The Divine Perfection.

In My Opinion Painting Should Be Considered Excellent In Proportion As It Approaches The Effect Of Relief, While Relief Should Be Considered Bad In Proportion As It Approaches The Effect Of Painting.