The real artist's work is a surprise to himself.

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.

Art is the giving by each man of his evidence to the world. Those who wish to give, love to give, discover the pleasure of giving. Those who give are tremendously strong.

Pretend you are dancing or singing a picture.

If a certain activity, such as painting, becomes the habitual mode of expression, it may follow that taking up the painting materials and beginning work with them will act suggestively and so presently evoke a flight into the higher state.

In a tree there is a spirit of life, a spirit of growth and a spirit of holding its head up.

There is nothing more entertaining than to have a frank talk with yourself. Few do it-frankly. Educating yourself is getting acquainted with yourself.