Creation is the artist's true function; where there is no creation there is no art.

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.

You can cut all the flowers but you cannot keep Spring from coming.

Jesus also function on the earth through the power of light. Light, illumination, knowledge, insight, understanding, wisdom. That is their real power on earth.

We appear to be saying something very important aboutsomething: and actually we are only saying something about our own feelings.

When you are too specific on a target, it can drain you. Ask me where I will be when I am 60, and I will have no answer to give.

Celebrities meet a lot of people and we just can't maintain them all in our fuddled brains.

Cease to admire the smoke, wealth, and noise of prosperous Rome.

Prepare to win, or lose to someone who is.

Throw all caution to the wind, today, on your 40th No need to have wisdom and sage But tomorrow, as you start your 5th decade Do try to act more your age

I reckon silence more profitable than speech, for? in the words of the Preacher, 'The words of wise men are heard in quiet' (Eccles. 9:17).

Look at the world. See the problem. And solve it