There must be something in oneself which is essential. Therefore I refrain from referring to a landscape or certain objects when speaking of a picture. The hand is cleverer than the mind.

I want my paintings to have a light of their own, they must glow from inside.

My paintings should become objects into which one could float, as in water, so that one's mind is hung... suspended, and the emanation of the painting would penetrate into people's consciousness.

Any art which can be subjected to an analytical process is, by this very fact, removed from the possibility of being art.

It doesn't matter what story we're telling, we're telling the story of family.

The best state for human nature is that in which, while no one is poor, no one desires to be richer, nor has any reason to fear being thrust back, by the efforts of others to push themselves forward.

It appeals to the higher nature of the self to put aside food which once lived - I do not consider myself food, why should I ask all other creatures to consider themselves so?

Often it is fatal to live too long.

Never give up! And remember, determination is as important as talent.

I'm not a quitter. I believe in following things through.

No one but a fool would measure their satisfaction by what the world thinks of it.

You cannot appreciate the beauty of the sky at night without these five shining lights.

Don't get buried in the thick of thin things.

Holy, fair, and wise is she; The heaven such grace did lend her, That she might admired be.