Emotion can be the enemy, if you give into your emotion, you lose yourself. You must be at one with your emotion, because the body always follows the mind.
Independent inquiry is needed in your search for truth, not dependence on anyone else's view or a mere book.
Boards don't hit back.
Let nature take its course and your tools will strike at the right moment.
True refinement seeks simplicity.
Art requires imagination. It requires Creativity. Creativity requires experience and experience comes from your life. And your life is expressed in your art.