Important artists are innovators whose work changes the practices of their successors.

It's not curators, it's not critics, it's not the public, it's not collectors who find great artists - it's other artists.

The people who do better and better work are people who are never satisfied. Cezanne would say, 'I think I've accomplished something,' but then he would immediately add, 'But it's not enough.

Artists have made innovations in many areas... But whatever the nature of an artist's innovation, its importance ultimately depends on the extent of its influence on other artists.

As soon as she sees me she swings forward and hits a key on her keyboard. The music cuts off instantly. Strangely, the silence that follows seems just as loud.

Nothing is as good as coming into the new year with zeal, hope and positive mind.

Creators almost always go mad.

The workers have nothing to gain from this war, but they stand to lose everything that is dear to them.

I have been reading the Old Testament, a most bloodthirsty and perilous book for the young. Jehovah is beyond doubt the worst character in fiction.

The cat is such a perfect symbol of beauty and superiority that is seems scarcely possible for any true aesthete and civilized cynic to do other than to worship it.

Jessica's Daisy Dukes are even shorter than Catherine Bach's, which I honestly didn't think was possible.

I have always loved maps.

Online learning can be a lifeline to those who have obstacles, such as geographical distances or physical disabilities.

That's something I go through every day - you know - Am I good enough to act?