"It is better to imitate ancient than modern work."

"The memory of all that is past is as nothing in comparison with the knowledge of what is to come."

"I have offended God and mankind because my work didn't reach the quality it should have."

"Experience does not err. Only your judgments err by expecting from her what is not in her power."

"Painting is poetry that is seen rather than felt, and poetry is painting that is felt rather than seen."