Gutzon Borglum

I came, I saw, I carved.

The true artist does not depict; he creates worlds.

In the face of nature's grandeur, man must respond with grandeur.

Sculpture is the art of the hand and the eye, but mostly the soul.

Freedom is not given; it is carved from the rock of adversity.

A good sculpture stands alone, defying time and tide.

The critic is one who knows the way but can't drive the car.

Mountains are the cathedrals of the earth.

To sculpt is to immortalize the fleeting moment.

History is written by the victors, but etched by the artists.

The human form is the noblest subject for the sculptor's chisel.

In art, as in life, boldness is the key to achievement.

Stone whispers secrets to those who listen with their hands.

Patience is the sculptor's greatest tool.

America's destiny is to lead, and Rushmore will show the way.

The spark of genius ignites in the friction of effort.

Laughter is the chisel that smooths the rough edges of life.

Great art demands great sacrifice.

The eye sees, but the heart feels the form.

In the silence of the studio, ideas take shape.