Let the painter composing narrative pictures take pleasure in wealth and variety, and avoid repeating any part that occurs in it, so that the uniqueness and abundance attract people to it and delight the eye of the observer. I say that a narrative painting requires (depending on the scene), wherever the eye falls, a mixture of men of diverse appearances, of diverse ages and dress, combined together with women, children, dogs, horses, buildings, fields, and hills.

The most beautiful words of love are told in silence for a look.

The smallest feline is a masterpiece.

Whatever you think matters - doesn't. Follow this rule, and you will add decades to your life. Rodger Rosenblatt As a well spent day brings happy sleep, so life well used brings happy death.

A good painter has two main objects to paint, man and the intention of his soul.

Test knowledge through experience, be prepared to make mistakes, and be persistent about it.

To enjoy - to love a thing for its own sake and for no other reason.