Those who cannot begin do not finish.

Get the few main lines and see what lines they call out.

The pictures which do not represent an intense interest cannot expect to create an intense interest.

Let every student enter the school with this advice. No matter how good the school is, his education is in his own hands. All education must be self education.

There are moments in our lives, there are moments in a day, when we seem to see beyond the usual- become clairvoyant. We reach then into reality. Such are the moments of our greatest happiness. Such are the moments of our greatest wisdom. It is in the nature of all people to have these experiences; but in our time and under the conditions of our lives, it is only a rare few who are able to continue in the experience and find expression for it.

After all, the goal is not making art. It is living a life. Those who live their lives will leave the stuff that is really art.

The work of the art student is no light matter. Few have the courage and stamina to think it through. You have to make up your mind to be alone in many ways. We like sympathy and we like to be in company. It is easier than going it alone. But alone one gets acquainted with himself, grows up and on, not stopping with the crowd. It costs to do this. If you succeed somewhat you may have to pay for it as well as enjoy it all your life.