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

Growth begins when we begin to accept our own weakness.

Your willingness to learn from failures and adapt your approach is a powerful attribute that propels you forward on the path to success.

Things are never so bad they can't be made worse.

The books that the world calls immoral are the books that show the world its own shame.

All the adversity I've had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me.

“If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun.”