Painting gave meaning to my life which without it would not have had

I have to hope that my instincts will do the right thing, because I can't erase what I have done. And if I drew something first, then my paintings would be illustrations of drawings.

I hold every man a debtor to his profession; from the which as men of course do seek to receive countenance and profit, so ought they of duty to endeavor themselves, by way of amends, to be a help and ornament thereunto.

There is a cunning which we in England call the rning of the cat in the pan.

He of whom many are afraid ought himself to fear many.

The greatest trust between man and man is the trust of giving counsel.

Be not penny-wise. Riches have wings. Sometimes they fly away of themselves, and sometimes they must be set flying to bring in more.