Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.

Without ambition one starts nothing. Without work one finishes nothing. The prize will not be sent to you. You have to win it.

When I give, I give myself.

It's always too early to quit.

Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.

Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.

When I was in college, I wanted to be involved in things that would change the world.

I know in my heart that man is good, that what is right will always eventually triumph, and there is purpose and worth to each and every life.

When it comes down to it, I let them think what they want. If they care enough to bother with what I do, then I'm already better than them.

A painter should begin every canvas with a wash of black, because all things in nature are dark except where exposed by the light.

You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.

I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice.

I dream my painting and I paint my dream.

Storms make trees take deeper roots.

If you want creative workers, give them enough time to play.

Pizza makes me think that anything is possible.

The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources.

You get in life what you have the courage to ask for.

We are citizens of the world. The tragedy of our times is that we do not know this.

When every physical and mental resource is focused, one's power to solve a problem multiplies tremendously.

A man is but the product of his thoughts. What he thinks, he becomes.