The importance of an artist is to be measured by the quantity of new signs which he has introduced to the language of art.

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.

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

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.

But you can live in the most democratic country on earth, and if you're lazy, obtuse or servile within yourself, you're not free.

Believe this, " he whispered, and kissed her with the sharp, sleek kiss, the silver kiss, so swift and true, and razor sharp, and her warmth was flowing into him.

You probably faked passing out the other day, just so you could be carried in my hot, sweaty, manly arms.

Religion's in the heart, not in the knees.

I want people to see me happy.

Whatever Seattle says, the great chief at Washington can rely upon with as much certainty as he can upon the return of the sun or the seasons.

I am under no illusions. My position, no matter how clearly stated, is likely to be misunderstood.

The little things that happen. Sometimes they're insignificant; other times, they change everything.

The problem of life is to change worry into thinking and anxiety into creative action.

I'm certainly not Tom Cruise or Brad Pitt.