The soul of the artist is oppressed by the atmosphere of the counting-house. – Franz von Dingelstedt, Die Amazone: Novelle, 1869, translated from German by J.M

The first assumption of an art critic is that the artist meant to paint something else. – Robert Brault, rbrault.blogspot.com

I dont want to be interesting. I want to be good. – Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Every man should follow the bent of his nature in art and letters, always provided that he does not offend against the rules of morality and good taste. – Thomas Edward Brown