I think that one wants from a painting a sense of life.
Writing is a way to survive the unspeakable.
L'ambition est la dernière passion qui meurt dans le cœur de l'homme.
"Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers."
No one's actions can be completely understood unless they are seen in the context of that person's life as a whole.