Henry van de Velde Professions : Painter Born : April 3, 1863 Died : October 25, 1957 Browse All Authors Top 3 quotes by Henry van de Velde Ugliness corrupts not only the eyes, but also the heart and mind. Henry van de Velde eye mind heart Beauty is the result of clarity and system and not of optical illusion. Henry van de Velde optical-illusions clarity illusion I believe that everything in Nature aspires to the acme of strength, well-being, and happiness; and everything that deviates from this I call immoral. Henry van de Velde well-being nature believe Similar Authors Barry McGee painter Brion Gysin painter Bridget Riley painter Boris Vallejo painter Allan Kaprow painter Augustus John painter All Authors