"A temperament capable of receiving, through an..." - Quote by Oscar Wilde

“Every effect that one produces gives one an enemy. To be popular one must be a mediocrity.”

“Vulgarity is simply the conduct of other people.”

“Imagination is imitative-the real innovation lies in criticism.”

“Inspiration gives no warnings.”

“As long as more people will pay admission to a theater to see a naked body than to see a naked brain, the drama will languish.”

“The artist is not a person endowed with free will who seeks his own ends, but one who allows it to realize its supreme purpose through him.”

“Instead of being critical of people in authority over you and envious of their position, be happy you're not responsible for everything they have to do. Instead of piling on complaints, thank them for what they do. Overwhelm them with encouragement and appreciation!”

“You want appreciation. Even though you like what's happening now doesn't mean that you still don't want appreciation or greater stimulation. It just means you're not using something in your now as your excuse to not let in all those things that you've been wanting. The perfect creative stance is satisfaction where I am, and eagerness for more.”

“Beauty is not democratic; she reveals herself more to the few than to the many.”