“Reason now gazes above the realm of the dark but warm feelings as the alpine peaks do above the clouds. They behold the sun more clearly and distinctly, but they are cold and unfruitful”
“Reason now gazes above the realm of the dark but warm feelings as the alpine peaks do above the clouds. They behold the sun more clearly and distinctly, but they are cold and unfruitful”
“Nature and books belong to the eyes that see them. ”
“All art is but imitation of nature”
“Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience”
“Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures.”
“Time destroys the speculation of men, but it confirms nature.”
“Every creature is better alive than dead, men and moose and pine trees, and he who understands it aright will rather preserve its life than destroy it.”