Viggo Mortensen Quotes

The purpose of art is not the release of a momentary ejection of adrenaline but is, rather, the gradual, lifelong construction of a state of wonder and serenity.

Art is about the messy and marvelous business of coming to your senses - and also, to the senses of the world.

It's amazing what art can do.

Without art there is no hope.

Some people like to paint trees. I like to paint love. I find it more meaningful than painting trees.

Art is everywhere, and everywhere is art.

Without art, the crudeness of reality would make the world unbearable.

Art is spiritual.

The essence of all art is to have pleasure in giving pleasure.

Every day we should hear at least one little song, read one good poem, see one exquisite picture, and, if possible, speak a few sensible words.

Love of beauty is taste. The creation of beauty is art.

I think it's such a powerful thing: Words and melodies, and you put them together. I couldn't really picture a world without music. It would be quite boring.

I believe that art elevates humanity. I feel incredibly privileged to be part of that.

Art and life are inseparable.

I think there's something beautiful about the art of making art, and it just will live and breathe.

Music inspires contemplation, dreams, and the imagination.

You don't have a balanced life if you don't have art.

Art, when done well, creates empathy.

Art is great. At its best, it engages the intellect and challenges the spirit; it connects us across history and reminds us of our humanity.

Love is the sum of all the arts, as it is the reason for their existence.

Art is an elastic sort of love.

To begin with, let us take the following motto...Literature is Love. Now we can continue.

Art is the highest expression of the human spirit.

Even luxuries are arranged according to ideas and ideals, to make them reflect as much of thought-life as possible - and this is Art.

Art, if it is to be reckoned as one of the great values of life, must teach man humility, tolerance, wisdom and magnanimity. The value of art is not beauty, but right action.