At that time, the academic orientation was rather technical contrary to that of the university, where art theory is very important. The teachers were renowned artists and among the best of that time.

I worked three and then six hours a day in my studio with strict discipline and emotion. I obtained awards usually granted to other foreigners during the end-of-year admission tests.

My first concern was to take care of my drawing. I did not have any knowledge in arts, especially Haitian arts, apart from the paintings I saw in my father's office.

I paint according to the moment and the theme. I don't have any prejudice. Life concerns me.

People are predominant in my paintings. Although they are not obvious, you can feel their presence.

Without a good cultural policy, without adequate help, we will always have individualists, shooting stars who are rapidly forgotten or who stop painting for a more profitable occupation.

The colors and creativity of our painters attracted me, but I remember that I was shocked by the lack of proportion.

Being able to inspire the body is an easy feat, but being able to inspire the soul as well is true talent.

Do only the greatest good, for the greatest number of people. They will do the rest.

In their brief time together Slothrop forms the impression that this octopus is not in good mental health, though where's his basis for comparing?

But there was something in his eyes at times that I would almost swear said something more. Some deeper sort of regard.

I believe no matter who you are, respect yourself, respect others.

Ordinary people seem not to realize that those who really apply themselves in the right way to philosophy are directly and of their own accord preparing themselves for dying and death.

...to any one for whom wild things are something more than a pleasant diversion, (conservation) constitutes one of the milestones in moral evolution.

The dynamic, creative present, however conditioned and restricted by the effects of prior presents, possesses genuine initiative.

Infinite money is available to a mind that is ready, willing, able, qualified and gives itself permission to earn and accept it.

Almost always, executive orders are within an authority and always within the purview of Congress to change if they want to legislatively change it.