For ages past the Genius of Literature and the Genius of Art have walked together hand in hand. For the Goddess of letters is blind, and only she of Art can lend her sight.

Throw your heart into the picture and then jump in after it.

He who jumps for the moon and gets it not leaps higher than he who stoops for a penny in the mud.

Paint your picture by means of the lights. Lights define texture and color - shadows define form.

Art is the expression of those beauties and emotions that stir the human soul.

What is done is done; and the cracked egg cannot be cured.

I think it likely that some of my pupils will reach unusual distinction.

Talk about life - but in your own way.

I put on my dream-cap one day and stepped into Wonderland.

I take back all I ever said about the Old Masters. They give great lessons.

Paint ideas, paint thought.

Religions, which condemn the pleasures of sense, drive men to seek the pleasures of power. Throughout history power has been the vice of the ascetic.

Well, first of all, I'm worth every penny.

What indicates a person’s weak religion and fear of God, is that he seeks for an opinion that suits his desire.

And I have no doubt that the American people generally believe the world is safer, and that we are safer, when we are stronger

Perfect kindness acts without thinking of kindness.

I don't like getting patted down and taking off my shoes at the airport.

The law of unintended consequences pushes us ceaselessly through the years, permitting no pause for perspective.

Love cannot be learned or taught. Love comes as Grace.

I have to sing it every night, I can't get up on stage if it's some bullshit story.

There's someone out there for everyone - even if you need a pickaxe, a compass, and night goggles to find them.