An artist is only a very small part of the universe and should receive no more attention than any other thing on earth which provides us with beauty, happiness and plenty

Thegalleries are full of critics. They play no ball, they fight no fights. Theymake no mistakes because they attempt nothing. Down in the arena are thedoers. They make mistakes because they try many things. The man who makes nomistakes lacks boldness and

There'sno point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.

If you are patient in a moment of anger, you will escape a hundred days of sorrow.

Without trust, words become the hollow sound of a woodengong. With trust, words become life itself.

The greatest humiliation in life is to work hard on something from which you expect great appreciation, and then fail to get.

Livingwith integrity means: not settling for less than what you know you deserve inyour relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speakingyour truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in waysthat are in harmony

It is a good reader that makes a good book.

Constant repetition carries conviction.

Anyonewho conducts an argument by appealing to authority is not using his intelligence,just his memory.

In themiddle of every difficulty lies opportunity.

You'vegot to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em know, when to walk away, know when to run.