Art just consists in making us swallow the commonplaces by charming us eternally … — Marie Bashkirtseff
They who see only what they wish to see in those around them are very fortunate. — Marie Bashkirtseff
When one misses an opportunity one is apt to fancy that another will never present itself. — Marie Bashkirtseff
When I die my death will be caused by indignation at the stupidity of human nature … — Marie Bashkirtseff