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

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.

We are born to make manifest the glory of God.

had almost forgotten the wet brush of your kisses… soft as April snowflakes

My view is that discrimination against anyone at the ballot box is wrong and should have the full enforcement of the federal government.

I don't like myself. I'm not vain at all. I hate looking at myself - I always think I look ugly. Honest.

It was like stepping on to an escalator; I could do anything. I was just made for science.

For me, anything I do is totally up for conversation and it's not my right to be able to stop a person from writing whatever they want. What's harmful and hurtful is when people speculate.

I've never seen Friends; I've never seen Seinfeld. I've heard people reference these things but I've never seen them.

The people that I represent in Illinois care passionately about protecting open space and safeguarding our nation's natural treasures, including the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

No amount of talents, skills or charisma can sustain us the way integrity, character & attitude does.

The only way to earn what you're really worth is to get paid based on your results.