The new is not revealed to those whose eyes are fastened in worship upon the old.

Imitation is not inspiration, and inspiration only can give birth to a work of art. The least of man's original emanation is better than the best of borrowed thought.

The artist needs but a roof, a crust of bread, and his easel, and all the rest God gives him in abundance. He must live to paint and not paint to live.

The artist has only to remain true to his dream and it will possess his work in such a manner that it will resemble the work of no other man.

The artist should strive to express his thought and not the surface of it.

The artist should fear to become the slave of detail.

What avails a storm cloud accurate in form and color if the storm is not therein?

A rain-tight roof, frugal living, a box of colors, and God's sunlight through clear windows keep the soul attuned and the body vigorous for one's daily work.

You have been blessed with immeasurable power to make positive changes in your life.

But this kiss? It's ruined me. This is the type of kiss I never knew existed. It's like falling and flying, all in the same moment.

I do find comedy difficult. I don't know why. Maybe I think about it too much. There's a tremendous amount of pressure to be funny.

Our fear of not mattering much has the potential to draw us away from what matters most.

Race makes things funny. A black guy driving in NASCAR: not funny. A black guy driving a car sponsored by Tide: not funny. A black guy driving a car sponsored by Aunt Jemima: hilarious.

When 20,000 people applaud you as you walk out to do your job, it should be an inspiration.

I still believe there is a need to open up search and it will come eventually. It is very important to challenge the current models.

I think that promoting insecurity in the form of plastic surgery is infinitely more harmful than an artistic expression related to body modification.

today's children are the first generation to grow up in a world that has the power to destroy itself.

To be truly challenging, a voyage, like a life, must rest on a firm foundation of financial unrest.