Great art speaks a language which every intelligent person can understand. The people who call themselves modernists today speak a different language.

To say nothing especially when speaking is half the art of diplomacy.

An artist cannot speak about his art any more than a plant can discuss horticulture.

To speak of morals in art is to speak of legislature in sex. Art is the sex of the imagination.

Parents are usually more careful to bestow knowledge on their children rather than virtue the art of speaking well rather than doing well but their manners should be of the greatest concern.

Every happening great and small is a parable whereby God speaks to us and the art of life is to get the message.

It is a mistake for a sculptor or a painter to speak or write very often about his job. It releases tension needed for his work.

Treat a work of art like a prince. Let it speak to you first.

My buildings will be my legacy... they will speak for me long after I'm gone.

My buildings don't speak in words but by means of their own spaciousness.