Quotes about Art
The false religion of lust is baser than the false religion of mother-love or patriotism or art: but lust is less likely to be made into a religion.
— CS Lewis
Asia discovered two remedies for the cruelty of man, art and religion. America discarded both and is drowning in hate and aggressivity.
— Anais Nin
Memento mori and obey the Lord. Art and religion love the somber chord.
— Robert Frost
The art of prophecy is very difficult, especially with respect to the future.
— Mark Twain
To receive graciously is an art that cannot be faked. If it is more blessed to give than to receive, it is much harder to receive than to give. We receive ungraciously out of pride, feeling that we don't need anyone's help, handouts, or charity, or out of some sense of discomfort. These are all ego reactions, and there is no need to have them once you realize that the giver is never the giver, just as the receiver is never the receiver. Both stand in for spirit.
— Deepak Chopra
It's simple: You get a part. You play a part. You play it well. You do your work and you go home. And what is wonderful about movies is that once they're done, they belong to the people. Once you make it, it's what they see. That's where my head is at.
— Denzel Washington
In their different ways, art and philosophy help us, in Schopenhauer's words, to turn pain into knowledge.
— Alain de Botton
A sense of humor is part of the art of leadership, of getting along with people, of getting things done.
— Dwight D. Eisenhower
Leadership is the art of serving God by helping His people become more like His Son through the indefatigable pursuit of His vision and values.
— George Barna
Happiness is the art of learning how to get joy from your substance.
— Jim Rohn
Every happening, great and small, is a parable whereby God speaks to us, and the art of life is to get the message.
— Malcolm Muggeridge
You are an artist and your masterpiece is your life. Your world is the canvas. Your desires and ideas are the sketches. Your thoughts, words, and attitudes are the paint. Your body is the brush. Your actions are the strokes. Your beliefs are the skills you use to apply the paint. Your faith and gratitude determine how extraordinary your work of art is.
— Jen Sincero