Art is the highest task and the proper metaphysical activity of this life.

Thus the man who is responsive to artistic stimuli reacts to the reality of dreams as does the philosopher to the reality of existence; he observes closely, and he enjoys his observation: for it is out of these images that he interprets life, out of these processes that he trains himself for life.

Art is the great stimulus to life.

Beauty perishes in life, but is immortal in art.

Even luxuries are arranged according to ideas and ideals, to make them reflect as much of thought-life as possible - and this is Art.

Art is not a treasure in the past or an importation from another land, but part of the present life of all living and creating peoples.