A good painting to me has always been like a friend. It keeps me company, comforts and inspires.

Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.

Worry is a rock that rolls over you and crushes you.

It is for us to pray not for tasks equal to our powers, but for powers equal to our tasks.

Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.

Pleasure is the only thing worth having a theory about.

We could never learn to be brave and patient if there were only joy in the world