"We have truth in order not to die of art."

-- Steve Aylett

#Art Quotes #Order Quotes

“Life is rapid, art is slow, occasion coy, practice fallacious, and judgment partial.”

Source : Henry Fuseli (1831). “The Life and Writings of Henry Fuseli”, p.63
“Now, we have inscribed a new memory alongside those others. It's a memory of tragedy and shock, of loss and mourning. But not only of loss and mourning. It's also a memory of bravery and self-sacrifice, and the love that lays down its life for a friend-even a friend whose name it never knew.”
“I stared up in disbelief at the information my eyes fed my brain, and lost myself to the stars. For the first time in my life I had a greater idea of how infinitesimally small our planet really is and, furthermore, how tiny and insignificant I am in the grand scheme of the vast universe. I took a seat on a rock next to Lily and took in the moment to comprehend the vastness of everything else, and the incredible smallness of I.”
“We must take proactive steps to promote democracy and human rights abroad.”
“There is, come to think of it, a kind of Judi Dench quality to McCain.”
“Spirituality was the main issue. Connection with God was the main issue.”
“Confidence in markets and in institutions, it's a lot like oxygen. When you have it, you don't even think about it. It's indispensable. You can go years without thinking about it. When it's gone for five minutes, it's the only thing to think about.”
“You can't rely on love. Love will let you down every time. Every. Single. Time. I don't love Jecca. I don't love Fanboy. But... God, the buts in life will kill you absolutely every time, won't they. I don't love. But I need. I can admit that to myself.”

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