What Has Reasoning To Do With Painting?

I Asked A Thief To Steal Me A Peach: He Turned Up His Eyes. I Asked A Lithe Lady To Lie Her Down: Holy And Meek, She Cries. As Soon As I Went An Angel Came. He Winked At The Thief And Smiled At The Dame- And Without One Word Spoke Had A Peach From The Tree, And 'twixt Earnest And Joke Enjoyed The Lady.

Harmony Of Colouring Is Destructive Of Art? It Is Like The Smile Of A Fool.

The Whole Business Of Man Is The Arts, & All Things Common.

I Will Not Cease From Mental Fight Nor Shall My Sword Sleep In My Hand.

Since All The Riches Of This World May Be Gifts From The Devil And Earthly Kings, I Should Suspect That I Worshipp'd The Devil If I Thank'd My God For Worldly Things.