From the example of the past, the man of the present acts prudently so as not to imperil the future.

It is not bright colors but good drawing that makes figures beautiful.

Those who are compelled to paint by force, without being in the necessary mood, can produce only ungainly works, because this profession requires an unruffled temper.

A good painter needs only three colours: black, white and red.

I think I am beginning to learn something about painting.

The painter must always seek the essence of things, always represent the essential characteristics and emotions of the person he is painting.

Art is stronger than Nature

He who improvises can never make a perfect line of poetry.

Painting done under pressure by artists without the necessary talent can only give rise to formlessness, as painting is a profession that requires peace of mind.

I'm not happy when I'm writing, but I'm more unhappy when I'm not.

The “Boxes” are the walls in your mind.

Sin is wrong, not because of what it does to me, or my spouse, or child, or neighbor, but because it is an act of rebellion against the infinitely holy and majestic God.

We need to teach our kids that it's not just the winner of the Super Bowl who deserves to be celebrated, but the winner of the science fair.

I really love big scarves. I have a whole bunch.

A disease that has never been seen before cannot be cured with every-day herbs.

Lenny Breau played more great stuff at one time than anybody on the planet... with feeling and tone. He was the best that ever lived, bar none.

I've always loved boxing. It's something I've always been extremely excited about.

Enjoy your work so that others may enjoy the results.

I like being on the road, living in hotels. While I've got a real nice house, I go crazy when I'm there.