Art should be something like a good armchair in which to rest from physical fatigue.

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.

Re-examine all you have been told. Dismiss what insults your soul.

I don't pretend we have all the answers. But the questions are certainly worth thinking about.

There is a war that makes us adore our conquerors and despise ourselves.

The ungodly are not half so restrained in their blasphemy as we are in our praise.

Every day as Chancellor I see alerts telling me of risks around the world.

If you buy the flag it's yours to burn.

I suppose the underlying current for me is the idea of not doing something I've done before. I call myself a character actor and I'm always trying to stay a character actor.

I've always been inspired by Japanese style.

There is nothing in this world you cannot accomplish if you are willing to forfeit your deposit.

Tis the defect of age to rail at the pleasures of youth.