I am unable to distinguish between the feeling I have for life and my way of expressing it.

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.

There is no such thing as a person without brilliance.

It's fun to play someone who seems evil and to reveal their vulnerabilities.

I lied on my Weight Watchers list. I put down that I had 3 eggs... but they were Cadbury chocolate eggs.

Chess is mental torture.

The proof of battle is action, proof of words, debate. No time for speeches now, it's time to fight.

She gently placed his hand against the beating pulse of her heart. Always, always it beat out of control, and he held his hand to it until he felt it perfectly match his.

Simple, not easy. There's a difference.

I think in many ways Johnny English is a more believable character.

Kohaku aren't you afraid to die? No. Truly, there is neither fear nor hesitation in your eyes.

Night and the day, when united, Bring forth the beautiful light.