The brooding is better than the joy because even if the heart fills with happiness, it still mourns.
I knew that I had to find out more about van Gogh. Even though I was far too young, and felt I did not have sufficient technique to write a book about Vincent van Gogh, I knew I had to try. If I didn't I would never write anything else.
Reading is a stouthearted activity, disporting courage, keenness, stick-to-it-ness.
Nature always resists the artist at the beginning.
Pleasure is one of the most important things in life, as important as food or drink.
It's freezing up here. What did you use to keep warm?" "Indignation," said Michelangelo. "Best fuel I know. Never burns out.