“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.”

I'll get an inspiration and start painting; then I'll forget everything except how things used to be.

He who talks more is sooner exhausted

First comes the shy wish. Then you work, and work.

The pain passes, but the beauty remains

Threats to freedom of speech, writing, and action, though often trivial in isolation, are cumulative in their effect and, unless checked, lead to a general disrespect for the rights of the citizen.

Do what you can. Want what you have. Be who you are.