Art Quotes
Beauty, expression, and the human need to create. Artists and thinkers on why art matters.
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"The greatest designs are invisible—they make the work seem effortless."Jedediah Strutt
"To create beauty from utility is the highest calling of a maker."Jedediah Strutt
"A well-ordered factory is a symphony of human endeavor and mechanical precision."Richard Arkwright
"The man who works with his hands is a laborer; the man who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman; the man who works with his hands, his head and his heart is an artist."Matthew Boulton
"The engine that runs without soul produces only goods; the engine with soul produces wonders."Matthew Boulton
"The art of selling is the art of understanding human nature."John Wanamaker
"The art of persuasion is the art of truthfulness."John Wanamaker
"The art of negotiation is finding the place where both parties profit."John Wanamaker
"In the theater of life, authenticity is the greatest performance."John Wanamaker
"The art of living is the art of balance."John Wanamaker
"Art is the expression of the soul."Frank Woolworth
"Art is the voice of the voiceless."Frank Woolworth
"The art of business is the art of knowing when to lead and when to listen."Marshall Field
"The true art of display is revealing the soul of the object."Marshall Field
"The engineer must think like a poet and work like a laborer."George Stephenson
"I believe that work done well is the highest form of artistic expression."George Stephenson
"The world does not need more buildings; it needs better ones."Isambard Kingdom Brunel
"Art without purpose is decoration; engineering without art is mere construction."Isambard Kingdom Brunel
"A store should be like a temple where people come to worship beauty."John Wanamaker
"To create beauty in commerce is to ennoble the entire enterprise."John Wanamaker
"A well-run business is a work of art."Marshall Field
"Art and science are not opposed; the beauty of a well-designed machine is both aesthetic and functional."Jedediah Strutt
"The artistry of mechanical design lies in achieving function with grace and economy of means."Jedediah Strutt
"Steam and steel are the poetry of progress."George Stephenson
"Art and engineering are sisters, not enemies."George Stephenson
"The span of a bridge is measured not only in feet but in the hopes it carries across."Isambard Kingdom Brunel
"The art of business is the art of understanding people."John Wanamaker
"Advertising is the art of telling the truth in the most persuasive way."John Wanamaker
"Art elevates the human spirit."Owen D. Young
"Art is the expression of the soul; business is the expression of ambition refined by ethics."Marshall Field