Principles for the Development of a Complete Mind: Study the science of art. Study the art of science. Develop your senses- especially learn how to see. Realize that everything connects to everything else.

Thirst will parch your tongue and your body will waste through lack of sleep ere you can describe in words that which painting instantly sets before the eye.

Poor is the man who desires a lot

For those colours which you wish to be beautiful, always first prepare a pure white ground.

For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return.

The greatest geniuses sometimes accomplish more when they work less.

Avoid the precepts of those thinkers whose reasoning is not confirmed by experience.