Work always as if you were a master, expect from yourself a masterpiece.

The pursuit of happiness is a great activity. One must be open and alive. It is the greatest feat man has to accomplish, and spirits must flow. There must be courage. There are no easy ruts to get into which lead to happiness.

No work of Art is really ever finished. They only stop at good places.

Good composition is like a suspension bridge; each line adds strength and takes none away... Making lines run into each other is not composition. There must be motive for the connection. Get the art of controlling the observer – that is composition.

The most vital things in the look of a landscape endure only for a moment. Work should be done from memory; memory of that vital moment.

Find out what you really like if you can. Find out what is really important to you. Then sing your song. You will have something to sing about and your whole heart will be in the singing.

Do not worry about your originality. You could not get rid of it even if you wanted to.