None but blockheads copy each other.

Without Unceasing Practice nothing can be done. Practice is Art. If you leave off you are lost.

What has reason to do with the art of painting?

Art degraded, Imagination denied.

The ignorant Insults of Individuals will not hinder me from doing my duty to my Art

Christianity is art and not money. Money is its curse.

Degrade first the Arts if you'd Mankind Degrade. Hire Idiots to Paint with cold light & hot shade: Give high Price for the worst, leave the best in disgrace, And with Labours of Ignorance fill every place.

Am not IA fly like thee?Or art not thouA man like me?