Storms make trees take deeper roots.

It's kind of fun to do the impossible.

I can never stand still. I must explore and experiment. I am never satisfied with my work. I resent the limitations of my own imagination.

One person with a belief is equal to a force of ninety-nine who have only interests.

A lot of legends, a lot of people, have come before me. But this is my time.

The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources.

A painter should begin every canvas with a wash of black, because all things in nature are dark except where exposed by the light.

Argue not concerning God,re-examine all that you have been told at church or school or in any book, dismiss whatever insults your soul

If you're not prepared to be wrong, you'll never come up with anything original.

It marks a big step in your development when you come to realize that other people can help you do a better job than you could do alone.

Out of your vulnerabilities will come your strength.

Today I shall behave, as if this is the day I will be remembered.

There is a candle in your heart, ready to be kindled. There is a void in your soul, ready to be filled. You feel it, don’t you?

Lend yourself to others, but give yourself to yourself.

Be yourself, let you come through.

Find out who you are and do it on purpose.

Look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Try to make sense of what you see, and wonder about what makes the universe exist. Be curious.

I dream my painting and I paint my dream.

Memories of our lives, of our works and our deeds will continue in others.

Your success and happiness lies in you. Resolve to keep happy, and your joy and you shall form an invincible host against difficulties.

Do not be afraid. Do not be satisfied with mediocrity. Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.