Any idealism is a proper subject for art. Lafcadio Hearn artidealismproper Change image and share on social
A proof of really great art is that it is generally true - it seldom falls into the misapprehensions to which minor art is liable. Lafcadio Hearn artfallgenerally Change image and share on social
It is through art, and through art only, that we can realise our perfection. Oscar Wilde artperfectionrealise Change image and share on social
While I recognize the necessity for a basis of observed reality... true art lies in a reality that is felt. Odilon Redon artbasisfelt Change image and share on social
Nature is the most beautiful thing we have. It's better than art because it's from the creator. Olivia Newton-John artbeautifulcreator Change image and share on social
Bad people are, from the point of view of art, fascinating studies. They represent colour, variety and strangeness. Good people exasperate one's reason; bad people stir one's imagination. Oscar Wilde artbadcolour Change image and share on social
Romantic art deals with the exception and with the individual. Good people, belonging as they do to the normal, and so, commonplace type, are artistically uninteresting. Oscar Wilde artartisticallybelong Change image and share on social
Modesty: the gentle art of enhancing your charm by pretending not to be aware of it. Oliver Herford artawarecharm Change image and share on social
Sometimes being a friend means mastering the art of timing. There is a time for silence. A time to let go and allow people to hurl themselves into their own destiny. And a time to prepare to pick up the pieces when it's all over. Octavia Butler artdestinyfriend share on social