Every man who observes vigilantly and resolves steadfastly grows unconsciously into genius.

Every man who observes vigilantly and resolves steadfastly grows unconsciously into genius.

Thinking is more interesting than knowing, but less interesting than looking

Thinking is more interesting than knowing, but less interesting than looking

He alone is an acute observer, who can observe minutely without being observed.

He alone is an acute observer, who can observe minutely without being observed.

This inescapable duty to observe oneself: if someone else is observing me, naturally I have to observe myself too; if read more

This inescapable duty to observe oneself: if someone else is observing me, naturally I have to observe myself too; if none observe me, I have to observe myself all the closer

The observation of nature is part of an artist's life, it enlarges his form [and] knowledge, keeps him fresh and read more

The observation of nature is part of an artist's life, it enlarges his form [and] knowledge, keeps him fresh and from working only by formula, and feeds inspiration.

To him that watches, everything is revealed.

To him that watches, everything is revealed.

We are very much what others think of us. The reception our observations meet with gives us courage to proceed, read more

We are very much what others think of us. The reception our observations meet with gives us courage to proceed, or damps our efforts.

You can observe a lot just by watching.

You can observe a lot just by watching.

A few observations and much reasoning lead to error; many observations and a little reasoning lead to truth.

A few observations and much reasoning lead to error; many observations and a little reasoning lead to truth.