Art is a spiritual function of man, which aims at freeing him from life's chaos.

Love sought is good, but given unsought is better.

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

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

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

It is not a daily increase, but a daily decrease. Hack away at the inessentials.

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

In quietness the soul expands.

Enthusiasm is the great hill-climber.

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

One shouldn't just hope to be treated well: one must insist on it.

Life is made of ever so many partings welded together.