I am of use to the younger artists through the advice and criticism which I give them.

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.

I wanted to write the most beautiful poem but that is impossible the world has written its own.

Give the reader what they want, just not the way they expect it.

My best advice for mental training is simply to create good habits, in order to build a sense of security and calm around you.

Next door to Ethiopia spreading out along the strategic Red Sea coastline is Eritrea, a relatively new country, and a place that few Americans seem to fully understand.

Did you see Howard Dean ranting and raving? Here's a little tip Howard - cut back on the Red Bull.

Between the finite and the infinite The missing link of Love has left a void. Supply the link, and earth with Heaven will join In one continued chain of endless life.

Give yourself time just to be with yourself.

Great ideas behave like the Sun. Even in the middle of nowhere, they find people and shine on them!

There's really nothing else I'm going to do with my life. I'd be useless if I weren't singing or acting

What, man, defy the devil. Consider, he's an enemy to mankind.