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

Honesty is the most important part of any relationship.

Do not be so open-minded that your brains fall out.

Don't gain the world and lose your soul. Wisdom is better than silver or gold.

All power is within you; you can do anything and everything.

Nature is all that a man brings with himself; nurture is every influence that affects him.

You cannot find yourself by going into the past. You can find yourself by coming into the present.