average human “looks without seeing, listens without hearing, touches without feeling, eats without tasting, moves without physical awareness, inhales without awareness of odour or fragrance, and talks without thinking.

Perspective is the rein and rudder of painting.

Of several bodies, all equally large and equally distant, that which is most brightly illuminated will appear to the eye nearest and largest.

When taking a selfie, remember the most natural pose is still best

Even the richest soil, if left uncultivated will produce the rankest weeds.

Poor is the pupil who does not surpass his master.

Happy will they be who lend ear to the words of the dead.