The truly original artist invents his own signs.

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.

Poetry is the language of intensity. Because we are going to die, an expression of intensity is justified.

I'm more a collector of identities and words that feel right to me. To me this is an inarguable point. I am who I say I am and that's not up for debate.

God is love—He is gracious and forgives.

I would, quite often, like to be grownup, wise, and sophisticated. But these gifts are not mine.

[Donald] Trump's pension for distractions is starting to frustrate members of his own party.

Ask me about my complete lack of interest. (T-shirt)

Some critics accuse capitalism of being a selfish system, but the selfishness is not in capitalism - it is in human nature.

I guess I'll go to my grave as the Dodger, but at least I've made my mark on show-business history.

When you accept that you may fail, you can accomplish anything.

The meeting of writer and reader is an intimate act, and it properly takes place in private.