It is true, that a little philosophy inclineth man’s mind to atheism; but depth in philosophy bringeth men’s minds about to religion. For while the mind of man looketh upon second causes scattered, it may sometimes rest in them, and go no further; but when it beholdeth the chain of them, confederate and linked together, it must needs fly to Providence and Deity.

God hangs the greatest weights upon the smallest wires.

Studies serve for delight, for ornaments, and for ability.

Every person born in the USA is endowed with life, liberty, and a substantial share of the national debt.

Painting today is pure intuition and luck and taking advantage of what happens when you splash the stuff down.

I paint for myself. I don't know how to do anything else, anyway. Also I have to earn my living, and occupy myself.

O life! An age to the miserable, a moment to the happy.