Law is often the tyrant's will, and always so when it violates the right of an individual.
God is everywhere, in the smallest grain of sand.
All authentic art is conceived at a sacred moment and nourished in a blessed hour; an inner impulse creates it, often without the artist being aware of it.
You call me a misanthrope because I avoid society. You err; I love society. Yet in order not to hate people, I must avoid their company.
The painter should paint not only what he has in front of him, but also what he sees inside himself. If he sees nothing within, then he should stop painting what is in front of him.
I must stay alone and know that I am alone to contemplate and feel nature in full; I have to surrender myself to what encircles me, I have to merge with my clouds and rocks in order to be what I am.
The eye and fantasy feel more attracted by nebulous distance than by that which is close and distinct in front of us.
It is not the role of the United States to dictate change, but to enter into discussions with our friends.
Most novices picture themselves as masters - and are content with the picture. This is why there are so few masters.
If you are going to try, go all the way or don't even start. If you follow it you will be alive with the gods. It is the only good fight there is.
I have found truly jubilant Christians only in the Bible, in the Underground Church and in prison.