The great isn't something accidental; it must be willed.

Whoever lives sincerely and encounters much trouble and disappointment without being bowed down is worth more than one who has always sailed before the wind and has only known prosperity.

Don't lose heart if it's very difficult at times, everything will come out all right and nobody can in the beginning do as he wishes.

As we advance in life it becomes more and more difficult, but in fighting the difficulties the inmost strength of the heart is developed.

There is nothing more beautiful than nature early in the morning.

If your inner voice is telling you that you can't paint, by all means, hurry up and paint and silence the voice.

If I succeed in putting some warmth and love into the work, then it will find friends. Carrying on working is the