From the first shock of the contemplation of a face depends the principal sensation which guides me throughout the entire execution of a portrait.

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 truth will set you free. Unless you're guilty.

I do not trust people who do not wear a wrist watch.

Endless dreams are forever waiting, whereas success is, and does.

His resolve is not to seem the bravest, but to be.

Do you ever feel like screaming?' Clary asked him [Jace]. 'Some of the time.

I think there's a part of us that fantasizes about having some sort of super power. If I could have one, it would definitely be teleportation!

The square is your friend. Behind every missed lay-up is a tale of the square neglected.

The best motivating is self-motivating. The guy says, "I wish someone would come by and turn me on. "What if they don't show up? You've got to have a better plan for your life."

Our generation must fulfill the most noble of duties by ensuring the survival of future generations through the most basic of survival mechanisms - adaptation.

If we lose sight of people, we lose sight of the very purpose of leadership.