"Works of art, in my opinion, are the only objects in the material universe to possess internal order, and that is why, though I don't believe that only art matters, I do believe in Art for Art's sake."
"Love is always being given where it is not required."
"Only a struggle twists sentimentality and lust together into love."
"History develops, art stands still."
"We must be willing to let go of the life we have planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us."
"The work of art assumes the existence of the perfect spectator, and is indifferent to the fact that no such person exists."