Art Quote by Marguerite Yourcenar

“Our days weave together the simple pleasures of daily life, which we should never take for granted, and the higher pleasures of Art and…

— A. S. Byatt

“Now, as never before, it was clear to him that art is always, ceaselessly, occupied with two things. It constantly reflects on death and…

— Boris Pasternak

“In the moment before I crossed over, I knew that the priests and magicians of Egypt were fools and charlatans for promising to prolong…

— Anita Diamant

“Those who perform acts of kindness without expectation of reward receive the greatest reward of all, immortality”

— Jerry Yellin

“In the sense, that is, that the author who created us alive no longer wished, or was no longer able, materially to put us…

— Luigi Pirandello

“But the artist appeals to that part of our being which is not dependent on wisdom; to that in us which is a gift…

— Joseph Conrad

“Would you be immortal, Master?' I would live long enough to see my work completed. True immortality is a burden, and I scarcely have…

— Josh Reynolds

“Writing and other efforts to produce an enduring piece of artwork is a gallant response to the prospect of death. Every person knows that…

— Kilroy J. Oldster

“And it is partly the transience of it that delights me; so much loving preparation, so much art and experience, put into a pleasure…

— Joanne Harris

“The most glorious works of art, the ones that bring the purest joy – perhaps they need not be touched or known, but seen…

— Michelle Cuevas

“As he scribbled his odds and ends, he made a note reaffirming his belief that art always serves beauty, and beauty is delight in…

— Boris Pasternak

“If you seek success, serve others. If you seek immortality give. Serve or give your time, skills, talent or gift. In the end, what…

— Val Uchendu