It is the artist's business to create sunshine when the sun fails.

Many are the wonders of the world, and none so wonderful as man.

Dismiss whatever insults your own soul.

The present is the only time in which any duty can be done or any grace received.

It's not your job to be likable. It's your job to be yourself. Someone will like you anyway.

All art is autobiographical; the pearl is the oyster’s autobiography.

Optimism is a happiness magnet.

Risk something or forever sit with your dreams.

You live out the confusions until they become clear.

Judge nothing, you will be happy. Forgive everything, you will be happier.

Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.

To have courage for whatever comes in life — everything lies in that.