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The essential thing is to work in a state of mind that approaches prayer.


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Creative people are curious, flexible, and independent with a tremendous spirit and a love of play.



Don't wait for inspiration. It comes while one is working.

Don't wait for inspiration. It comes while one is working.



Derive happiness in oneself from a good day's work, from illuminating the fog that surrounds us.

Derive happiness in oneself from a good day's work, from illuminating the fog that surrounds us.



Color was not given to us in order that we should imitate Nature. It was given to us so that we can express our emotions.

Color was not given to us in order that we should imitate Nature. It was given to us so that we can express our emotions.



Ever since there have been men, man has given himself over to too little joy. That alone, my brothers, is our original sin. I should believe only in a God who understood how to dance.

Ever since there have been men, man has given himself over to too little joy. That alone, my brothers, is our original sin. I should believe only in a God who understood how to dance.



The artist begins with a vision - a creative operation requiring effort. Creativity takes courage.

The artist begins with a vision - a creative operation requiring effort. Creativity takes courage.



I wouldn't mind turning into a vermilion goldfish.

I wouldn't mind turning into a vermilion goldfish.



Don't try to be original. Be simple. Be good technically, and if there is something in you, it will come out.

Don't try to be original. Be simple. Be good technically, and if there is something in you, it will come out.



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Nothing can be accomplished without love.





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