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.

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

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

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.

Giving back is the right thing to do, whether it's donating clothing or even just a smile to someone who needs it.

The pursuit of balance can create imbalance because sometimes something is true.

I'm really grateful for all the projects I've been involved in and the parts I've played.

Bob Dylan was the source of pop music's unpredictability in the Sixties. Never as big a record-seller as commonly imagined, his importance was first aesthetic and social, and then as an influence.

The entire western Siberian sub-Arctic region is melting, and it has all happened in the last three or four years.

Sexism is so five minutes ago. I think for the most part, people accept that women are as competent as men.

I prefer reading e-books on a high resolution LCD screen - like the iPod Touch's - although the pixel density could and should be much higher.

The chaplain of the Senate does not pray for the Senate. He watches the Senate and prays for the country.

SABLE- A common knitting acronym that stands for Stash Acquisition Beyond Life Expectancy.

A woman is a dish for the gods, if the devil dress her not.