There is no such source of error as the pursuit of absolute truth.

Life is like playing a violin solo in public and learning the instrument as one goes on.

Human life is as evanescent as the morning dew or a flash of lightning.

If I die prematurely at any rate I shall be saved from being bored to death by my own success.

Life is like music; it must be composed by ear, feeling, and instinct, not by rule.

Creativity is so delicate a flower that praise tends to make it bloom, while discouragement often nips it in the bud.

Don't learn to do, but learn in doing.

Fear is static that prevents me from hearing myself.

The great pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself too.

People care more about being thought to have taste than about being thought either good, clever or amiable.

Let us be grateful to the mirror for revealing to us our appearance only.

Life is a product of time

A wounded animal yet bears teeth

How casually and unobservedly we make all our most valued acquaintances.

People’s feelings are easily swayed. The things reflected in people’s eyes are full of deception. Nothing is as it appears.

Sometimes life will make you give up what you love most.

What is it that you most fear hearing about your work?

You need bruises to know blessings and I have known both.

I've learned that education, experience, and memories are three things that no one can take away from you.

When you're hungry for success, don't let anyone feed you crap about slowing down.

Even when we get what we wish, it is not ours.