I am curious about color as one would be visiting a new country, because I have never concentrated so closely on color expression. Up to now I have waited at the gates of the temple.

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.

Sometimes even the most successful people feel empty and incomplete

After a really hectic week, I hate going out on a Friday evening, so I'll always opt for a night at home.

Listening is the essence of anything.

Graystorm: You know Firestar was also very naughty, just like you. Bramblepaw: Really? He seems to be very responsible! Graystorm: Yes. I was there when he was too stubborn to not help RiverClan

When who you are and what you are is not decided by any external forces, then you are in dignity.

A man who is not a fool can rid himself of every folly except vanity.

I'm the kind of guy who looks to be in first at the end of the season.

I think that we definitely have opportunities to share our love and support with other people.

I've never met any strong critic of the United States anywhere in the world who gave us any credit for having limit on government.

The nation which can only be saved by one man and wants to be saved that way deserves a whipping!