The essential thing is to work in a state of mind that approaches prayer.

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.

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.

Nothing can be accomplished without love.

Between world and animal are fewer questions than between man and world. How many such questions are there in God's Word?

The universe is full of fuel.

Only the ephemeral is of lasting value.

From exertion come wisdom and purity; from sloth ignorance and sensuality.

You come out of a working-class environment, you know, working-class kids always put them themselves together because it's one of the only things they had. You had control of your image.

First you get the sugar, then you get the power, then you get the women.

If you find yourself with a weakness, attack it... don't develop a technique that avoids your weaknesses.

Anyone who is practicing understanding and compassion can exemplify true power. Anyone can be a Buddha.

Cynicism is an enormous problem. I'm actually a hopeful person. But the way to stay hopeful is to acknowledge and to not accept what is absolutely amoral, mentally ill behavior as normal.

With age comes wisdom and confidence, and I don't feel like I'm seeking approval as much as I used to from other people.