A colourist makes his presence known even in a simple charcoal drawing.

There are always flowers for those who want to see them.

Creative people are curious, flexible, and independent with a tremendous spirit and a love of play.

Don't wait for inspiration. It comes while one is working.

Derive happiness in oneself from a good day's work, from illuminating the fog that surrounds us.

The essential thing is to work in a state of mind that approaches prayer.

Color was not given to us in order that we should imitate Nature. It was given to us so that we can express our emotions.

Ever since there have been men, man has given himself over to too little joy. That alone, my brothers, is our original sin. I should believe only in a God who understood how to dance.

The artist begins with a vision - a creative operation requiring effort. Creativity takes courage.

I wouldn't mind turning into a vermilion goldfish.

Don't try to be original. Be simple. Be good technically, and if there is something in you, it will come out.

Often is the worst of you that makes the best of you

Sometimes it takes a walk through the darkness

I remember being in the public library and my jaw just aching as I looked around at all those books I wanted to read. There just wasn't time enough to read everything I wanted to read.

My sincere hope is that 'The Da Vinci Code,' in addition to entertaining people, will serve as an open door to begin their own explorations.

Once you've seen the signs about the barn, it becomes impossible to see the barn.

I always put my boxing first.

Let your mind become clear like a still forest pool.

Man was not then considered a good goldsmith unless he could draw well.

You cannot cure a lesser evil by a greater evil.

Democracy is only an experiment in government, and it has the obvious disadvantage of merely counting votes instead of weighing them.