Itโs a curious thing. I suppose most people think of artists as impatient but I donโt know of any first-rate artist who hasnโt manifested in his career an appalling patience, a willingness to wait and to do his best now in the expectation that next year he will do better.
Mark Van DorenI have always had the greatest respect for students. There is nothing I hate more than condescensionโthe attitude that they are inferior to you. I always assume they have good minds.
Mark Van DorenMemory performs the impossible for man by the strength of his divine arms; holds together past and present, beholding both, existing in both, abides in the flowing, and gives continuity and dignity to human life.
Mark Van Doren