The first things to study are form and values. For me, these are the things that are the basics of what is serious in art.

Be guided by feelings alone. Abandon yourself to your first impression. If you really have been touched, you will convey to others the sincerity of your emotion.

Never lose the first impression which has moved you.

I work on all parts of my painting at once, improving it very gently until I find that the effect is complete.

Don't imitate, don't follow the others, or else you will lag behind them.

Art is nature as seen through a temperament.

I always entreat the good Lord to give me my childhood back, that is to say, to grant that I may see nature and render it like a child, without prejudice.

...Art itself may be defined as a single minded attempt to render the highest kind of justice to the visible universe, by bringing to light the truth, manifold and one, underlying its every aspect.

The most important things in a painting are Form and Value. Color comes last - like a friend you welcome.

It is better to be nothing than a follower of other painters. The wise man has said when one follows another one is always behind.

Be guided by feeling alone. We are only simple mortals, subject to error...

Stupidity, once it overcomes its initial state of inertia, is sustained by its own momentum.

The art of governing consists in not letting men grow old in their jobs.

It's not the mathematical skill that's critical to winning; it's the discipline of being able to stick to the system.

What is real for me are the illusions I create with my paintings. Everything else is quicksand.

If we transform our ordinary mind into love and compassion we will naturally act in a positive way.

I tried to find a way out in many ways, but it all caught up with me. Once I realised I could sing and write songs, it was just so much easier to do than anything else!

If you weren’t an optimist, it would be impossible to be an architect.

The biggest obstacle that you can have is all inside your head, so I try every day to be optimistic and keep dreaming about great things!

Don't cheer me, just hear me Out 'cause I got the clout-shout (Ho!) Before I turn the party out

What is so certain of victory as patience?