A work of art must carry in itself its complete significance and impose it upon the beholder even before he can identify the subject-matter.

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.

The twentieth century has built up a powerful set of intellectual shortcuts and devices that help us defend ourselves against moments when clouds suddenly appear to think.

Is there any saint without a sin?

Today every believer has the potential to become a savior and a deliverer in his own area of specialization if only he/she make himself available

Satan is cunning and man is weak, but God rules the heart of his faithful, and does what he will.

We will be far more effective as communicators when we acknowledge our mistakes, and then we try to make them up.

No matter how long you spend at creation, you're always a student.

I feel most alive when I'm surrounded by family and friends, and when I am working.

He who is good at excuses is generally good for nothing else.

The book one must read to learn natural sciences is the book of nature. The book from which to learn religion is your own mind and heart.

Part of the issue around communal land, which became a matter of controversy, is that we are saying that this land must go back to communities. Not chiefs and traditional leaders.