The job of the artist is always to deepen the mystery. - Francis Bacon

"Some books should be tasted, some devoured, but only a few should be chewed and digested thoroughly."

"the serpent if it wants to become the dragon must eat itself."

"It is impossible to love and to be wise."

"Hope is a good breakfast, but it is a bad supper."

"For the things of this world cannot be made known without a knowledge of mathematics."