When one does something, one must go back to the ancients.

Nature is fun to study, but style is everything.

Praxiteles borrowed the better elements of a hundred imperfect models in order to create a masterpiece.

Are you okay?”“Well, I’d prefer to be in my own bedroom at home, dreaming of ponies and rainbows, but since I’m stuck here, I guess I’m as good as I can be.

There's a very go-to kind of attitude in New Zealand that stems from that psyche of being quite isolated and not being able to rely on the rest of the world's infrastructure.

It's amazing how good getting up and moving makes you feel.

I think my comparison with Shane would be a loner. I always got the impression that she wasn't scared to be alone. She enjoys it. I can relate to that.

Skyping with your spouse works well enough, but apparently it is hard to get the kids to hang out on Skype for long.

Fame is fleeting, and you can't get caught up in it. Signing autographs, taking pictures, and being nice to people is a small price to pay for the upside that comes with this.

The blood of Christ is necessary to purge the faults clinging to our best works.

It is imperative to base your life on yourself, to take responsibility for your own happiness.

When you smile you don't only appear to be more likable and courteous, you appear to be more competent.

The world has no sympathy with any but positive griefs. It will pity you for what you lose; never for what you lack