There is value in being free and spontaneous but the greatest power comes from seeing and using what results from that freedom.

Passion is the very fuel of inspiration. Artists, of all people, must be willing to share their passions with the world.

Passion is the very fuel of inspiration.

Technical achievement without vision is only craft.

If a muse knocked at our studio door tomorrow, how many of us would even notice?

Stroke followed stroke with the velocity of light. The movement of my hand was interrupted only by the act of changing colors.

When a painting problem crops up, don't rush to fix it. You probably already know one way to fix it, but wait for something else to show up... invite the muses to bring you a new solution.

I believe that every artist has his or her own vision of the world; our job as artists is to find and express that vision. The most important thing is to keep exploring, yourself and your materials.

Stop. Breathe. Allow yourself the luxury of doing nothing for a moment, or an hour, or even a day. It is in emptiness that inspiration will appear.

Hope is faith holding out its hand in the dark.

It takes great courage to write great books. Find your courage and find your voice.

When you muster the courage to processes reality as it is instead of sweeping feelings or emotions under the rug, you become stronger.

Never stir up litigation. A worse man can scarcely be found than one who does this.

Although there are real hazards in saying yes to life, they are inconsequential when compared to the regrets that come with saying "no".

I build my cars to go, not to stop.

Thank God, it is over, that I have seen it and am able to tell it to the world.

I don't have any affirmations, I don't have any of that stuff. My natural state is to look at things as possibilities and as opportunities.

As for poverty, no one need be ashamed to admit it, the real shame is in not taking practical measures to escape from it.

Life is given to each human being For a very special purpose. This secret each human being Must discover for himself.