I do not distinguish between the construction of a book and that of a painting and I always proceed from the simple to the complex." - 1946

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 greenest of pastures are right here on earth.

…you either do or do not have a comedy mind, whatever that is, maybe a heightened sense of the ridiculous and the absurdity of life…We are all crazy and crazed.

What happens, " called out Max, "if you win?""We die anyway, but I become legend" I explained

Human freedom involves our capacity to pause, to choose the one response toward which we wish to throw our weight.

I always used to be an inside person, and now I'm an outside person.

I am a sucker for jackets!

Study first, play afterwards.

The patient needs an experience, not an explanation.

We only hear questions that we are able to answer.

Opposition is not there to stop you, it’s there to establish you.