To look at something as though we had never seen it before requires great courage.

There are always flowers for those who want to see them.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

Coercive power is the curse of the universe coactive power the enrichment and advancement of every human soul.

I don't get a chance to be funny with the thrillers. I like to be funny, and I think I am really funny. So with 'Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life', it was fun to let loose.

You must flow with the will of God, in the service of God, to obtain the power of God.

My genes tie me to those that despised me.

Just because a guy rings your bell, doesn't mean you have to toot his horn.

Without animals, there would be no humanity. In a world of just people, people will mean nothing . . .

Ending a sentence with yo, is like saying, I don't want a job. Not today. Not ever. Know what I mean yo?

I'm here to shine a bright light. I'm not here to be a guy of death. I just like 'KD' better.

I started to write about science and medicine at the Washington Post, in the early days of the AIDS epidemic.

It seems to me that the best way will be the one that is most gentle and forbearing, which is more in conformity with the Spirit of Our Lord and more apt to win hearts.