Sincerity is the eventual deception of all great men.

Practice what you know, and it will help to make clear what now you do not know.

Choose only one master - Nature.

Life etches itself onto our faces as we grow older, showing our violence, excesses or kindnesses.

Without atmosphere a painting is nothing.

Painting is the grandchild of nature. It is related to God.

Old age is a hindrance to creativity but cannot crush my youthful spirit.

An honest man always values earning honor over wealth.

A painting is finished when the artist says it is finished.

I envy the poet. He is encouraged toward drunkenness and wallows with nubile wenches while the painter must endure wretchedness and pain for his art.

A work is finished when an artist realizes his intentions.

If you draw the gun and don't shoot right, you're shot down!

Compassion for humanity begins with compassion and respect for all beings.

And she is remembering the words I put in her head...."You is kind, " she say, "you is smart. You is important.

I believe we do have a great intelligence service. Is it good enough in all circumstances? Of course not. We live in the human condition. We try to make it better each day.

You've got to be closer to the edge than ever to win. That means sometimes you go over the edge, and I don't mean driving, either.

I roll out of my couch every morning with the more agreeable expectations.

Be kind to everyone,becaus e everyone you meet is fighting a battle

Fear can be the result of admiration, or it can be a symptom of contempt.

Whatever kind of introvert you are, some people will find you 'too much' in some ways and 'not enough' in others.

Hollywood is a small, familial place. Everyone does business with everybody else. The same complications occur in investment banking.