It is easily overlooked that what is now called vintage was once brand new. Tony Visconti, American record producer, musician and singer

In youth, love and art. In age, investments and antiques. Mason Cooley, American aphorist

Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time. Thomas Merton, American Trappist monk  

The true work of art is but a shadow of the divine perfection. Michelangelo

An antique is anything old with class. John Bartlett,  American writer and publisher

Art collecting has traditionally been the domain of wealthy individuals in search of rewards beyond the purely financial. James Surowiecki, American journalist

Great art collecting need not be based on a great fortune. Education, experience and eye are more important. Eugene V. Thaw, American art dealer and collector

Remember that the most valuable antiques are dear old friends. H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Style is about fun. True style is not about having a closet full of expensive and beautiful things - it is instead about knowing when, where, and how to utilize your collection. Nina Garcia, creative director of Elle