If you hear a voice within you saying, “You are not a painter,” then by all means paint, boy, and that voice will be silenced.

In art and dream may you proceed with abandon. In life may you proceed with balance and stealth.

Practicing an art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to make your soul grow, for heaven's sake.

Pretend you’re more obsessed with this moment and a little bit less with the way it ends.

You can't live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you.

I can't give you a recipe for success, but I can give you a recipe for failure: try to please everybody.

The winds and waves are always on the side of the ablest navigators.

Admire as much as you can, most people don't admire enough.

My only advice is to stay aware, listen carefully, and yell for help if you need it.

'Tis never too late to be wise.

Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage.

Every individual matters. Every individual has a role to play.