It is the beautiful quality of the true art instinct that it constantly sees and feels the familiar world with a kind of childlike directness and delight.

That which has become commonplace to most men is as full of charm and novelty to the artist as if it had just been created.

He sees it with fresh eyes and feels it with a fresh heart.

To such a spirit nothing becomes stale and hackneyed; everything remains new, fresh, and significant.

It has often been said that if it were not for the children the world would lose the faith, the enthusiasm, the delight which constantly renew its spirit and reinforce its courage.