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.

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

Enthusiasm is the great hill-climber.

Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy.

I do not think it worth while to wait for enjoyment until there is some real opportunity for it.

What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.

Love is really... a recognition of another person’s integrity and truth.

I learned that you have to push away the demand of people's expectations by believing in your instincts.

You can't lead the people if you don't love the people. You can't save the people, if you don't serve the people.

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

The simple act of paying attention can take you a long way.

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