I would like to recapture that freshness of vision which is characteristic of extreme youth when all the world is new to 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.

Remembering and ForgettingYou have not forgotten to remember

I believe there are more instances of the abridgement of freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments by those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations.

The world was like a huge red carpet out ahead of me to be walked on. And it stretched on and on, no end.

Frugality is for the vulgar.

Listen my children and you shall hear, Of the midnight ride of Paul Revere

I work at my life and I cultivate myself and don't spend six hours in a gym. Some people would say I should but why?

Be unswervingly and eternally loyal to the story.

I am myself and I am here.

Christians have burnt each other, quite persuaded. That all the Apostles would have done as they did.

It is not safe to despise what Love commands. He reigns supreme, and rules the mighty gods.