Turn your face toward the sun and the shadows will fall behind you.

Paintings have a life of their own that derives from the painter's soul.

What's the use of painting a picture if it isn't something nice?

I seek constantly to improve my manners and graces, for they are the sugar to which all are attracted.

Be not afraid of anything. You will do marvelous work. It is fearlessness that brings heaven even in a moment.

The best way out is always through.

“There is only one way to avoid criticism: do nothing, say nothing, and be nothing.”