The painter's mind is a copy of the divine mind, since it operates freely in creating the many kinds of animals, plants, fruits, landscapes, countrysides, ruins, and awe-inspiring places.

Just as courage imperils life, fear protects it.

Shadow is the diminution alike of light and of darkness, and stands between darkness and light.

All our knowledge originates in opinion.

The sun gives spirit and life to the plants and the earth nourishes them with moisture.

If you are alone you belong entirely to yourself. If you are accompanied by even one companion you belong only half to yourself or even less in proportion to the thoughtlessness of his conduct and if you have more than one companion you will fall more deeply into the same plight.

The cat is nature's masterpiece.