Mannerism always wants to be finished and doesn't enjoy the process. Genuine, truly great talent, however, finds its greatest satisfaction in the production.

Once you have missed the first buttonhole, you'll never manage to button up.

Solitude is fine when you are at peace with yourself and have something definite to do.

I am very anxious to please the public, particularly as it lives and lets live.

But who will dare to speak the truth out clear? The few who anything of truth have learned, And foolishly did not keep truth concealed, Their thoughts and visions to the common herd revealed, Since time began we've crucified and burned

At the moment of commitment the entire universe conspires to assist you.

A person places themselves on a level with the ones they praise.