Degeneration/art

Famous quotes containing the words degeneration and/or art:

“Where does one not find that bland degeneration which beer produces in the spirit!”
—Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900)

“The art of using moderate abilities to good advantage is a way of stealing the esteem of others, and often brings a man into greater reputation than does real merit.”
—François, Duc De La Rochefoucauld (1613–1680)