In English language
The greatest debasement of art is to hold it out to the public like a beggar's bowl.
Nicolae Iorga, translated by Andreea Florescu
The original in Romanian language
In German language
Die größte Erniedrigung der Kunst ist es, sie dem Publikum wie einen Bettelteller entgegenzuhalten.
Nicolae Iorga, translated by Monica Stinghe
In French language
La plus grande humiliation de l'art est de le tendre au public comme une tasse de mendiant.
Nicolae Iorga, translated by Alex Bodoli
In Spanish language
La mayor bajeza del arte es mendigar el aplauso del público.
Nicolae Iorga, translated by Monica Fernandez
In Italian language
L’umiliazione più grande dell’arte è offrirla al pubblico come un vassoio da mendicante.
Nicolae Iorga, translated by Eliza Biță