Experiment is necessary in establishing an academy, but certain principles must apply to this business of art as to any other business which affects the artistic sense of the community.

Considering the company I keep in this place, that is hardly surprising.

Great art speaks a language which every intelligent person can understand. . .

A manager may be tough and practical, squeezing out, while the going is good, the last ounce of profit and dividend . . .

A man may be a tough, concentrated, successful money-maker and never contribute to his country anything more than a horrible example.