The definition of genius is that it acts unconsciously, and those who have produced immortal works have done so without knowing how or why.

The love of liberty is the love of others; the love of power is the love of ourselves.

A gentle word, a kind look, a good-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles.

Grace has been defined as the outward expression of the inward harmony of the soul.

Do not keep on with a mockery of friendship after the substance is gone - but part, while you can part friends. Bury the carcass of friendship: it is not worth embalming.

There is no prejudice so strong as that which arises from a fancied exemption from all prejudice.

Those who are at war with others are not at peace with themselves.

The more we do, the more we can do; the more busy we are, the more leisure we have.

Fashion is gentility running away from vulgarity and afraid of being overtaken

I'm not smart, but I like to observe. Millions saw the apple fall, but Newton was the one who asked why.

We are very much what others think of us. The reception our observations meet with gives us courage to proceed, or damps our efforts.

I feel like I’ve been split open and stuffed with sunshine.

It’s better to be sworn to an honest fool than to a lying scholar

Here's a thought to help ease the stress: "Good enough is the new perfect.

By the word simplicity, is not always meant folly or ignorance; but often, pure and upright Nature, free from artifice, craft or deceitful ornament.

Drawing is the artist's most direct and spontaneous expression, a species of writing: it reveals, better than does painting, his true personality.

At the heart of racism is the religious assertion that God made a creative mistake when He brought some people into being

Time matters because we are finite, because time is the medium in which we live our lives.

I believe that couture is not about shocking.

My creative process is quite slow. I hear melodies in my head while I'm washing the dishes and I allow my subconscious to do the work.

I'll treat myself every now and then. Like if I get $100,000, I'll spend $20,000 and put the rest away.