Teaching, the most noble profession, should be rewarded based on merit alone, not seniority.

As a comic book artist, once you become a master, you end up a slave. In fine art you're always free... since I couldn't make it at Marvel, I made my life a carnival.

Out of routine comes inspiration.

It's very true that an artist who networks well will have better opportunities than one who doesn't network well. But great networking skills without great art won't change art history.

I'm an artist because that's what I was best at as a kid. It was fun... I continue to be an artist... for the freedom that an art career can bring. I don't need an alarm clock and I am my own boss.

I really believe in my work and in no way think I'm taking advantage of anyone. I feel generous when selling my art.

I'm not sure what [my latest works are] about but I'm convinced they're the best things I've done and I'm going to the world's best museums with them.

Do what you love. Go to a good art school and study with the best teachers. Move to New York and read Ask Mark Kostabi.

The press needs stories constantly. No need to bleed, just feed. Branding will keep you standing... Get press not stress.

Artists of the world arise - it's time to dump your dealers.

There's too much negativity in the world. Staying positive is a better investment.

Nothing makes a man better than to forgive his faults.

Almost always we are bored by people to whom we ourselves are boring.

Most magick I have experienced can be written off as a stew of psychology and coincidence, and I truly believe this is where magick is best worked.

In my country, when we think about the future, we shake.

Everyone knows French artist Claude Monet's "Water Lilies," which he painted in his garden. You find the images everywhere from galleries to dorm rooms and dentists' lounges.

Be willing to dance the victory dance as if your greatest dreams are realized, and watch how easily things fall into place.

Love seems to be something to approach with caution, as if you'd come across a wrapped box in the middle of the street and have no idea what it contains.

The full employment situation reinforces itself.

But because we live in an age of science, we have a preoccupation with corroborating our myths.

While praying, listen to the words very carefully. When your heart is attentive, your entire being enters your prayer without your having to force it.