The painter who is content with the praise of the world for what does not satisfy himself, is not an artist, but an artisan; for though his reward be only praise, his pay is that of a mechanic.

The only competition worthy of a wise man is with himself.

Distinction is the consequence, never the object of a great mind.

The greatest of all fools is the proud fool--who is at the mercy of every fool he meets.

Never expect justice from a vain man; if he has the negative magnanimity not to disparage you, it is the most you can expect.

Never judge a work of art by its defects.

Desert being the essential condition of praise, there can be no reality in the one without the other.

Reputation is but a synonym of popularity: dependent on suffrage, to be increased or diminished at the will of the voters.

Selfishness in art, as in other things, is sensibility kept at home.

No man knows himself as an original.

The most common disguise of Envy is in praise of what is subordinate.

Your greatest obstacles usher you to your greatest rewards.

Be truthful, nature only sides with truth.

How glowing guilt exalts the keen delight!

Most women work one shift at the office or factory and a 'second shift' at home.

Letters are things, not pictures of things.

We have our own thoughts, and if we want others to know them, we must tell them.

No, I am a crier and if people ever saw me privately they would be shocked at what a bowl of mush I am underneath it all.

When you meet your 'soul mate' you'll feel calm. No anxiety, No agitation.

You are my daughter. I would love you if you put out the sun.

Take the platypus - that is not a finished product. It is clearly still in beta.