One should not become an artist because he can, but because he must. It is only for those who would be miserable without it.
Normal people do not create art.
Each of us has his own alphabet with which to create poetry.
After all, the world is still great.
The most perfect guide is nature. Continue without fail to draw something every day.
From the biography of Freud, by Irving Stone, said by Freud's fiance after he teased her for being sweet, "Beware of truly sweet people. They have will of iron.