Occupation: Chemist Birth: January 2, 1872 Death: July 24, 1951
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is a house of artistic and intellectual prostitution.
In our manner of speech, our plans of living, our dealings with others, our conduct and walk in the church and out of it-all should be done as become….
We can always find something to be thankful for, and there may be reasons why we ought to be thankful for even those dispensations which appear dark ….
Appreciation of works of art requires organized effort and systematic study. Art appreciation can no more be absorbed by aimless wandering in galleri….
Living with and studying good paintings offers greater interest, variety and satisfaction than any other pleasure known to man..
The main function of the museum has been to serve as a pedestal upon which a clique of socialites pose as patrons of the arts.
Philadelphia is a depressing intellectual slum.