“The artist belongs to his work, not the work to the artist.”

“The style of ancient Egyptian art is transcendently clear, something 8-year-olds can recognize in an instant. Its consistency and codification is one of the most epic visual journeys in all art, one that lasts 30 dynasties spread over 3,000 years.”

“Be true to yourself, help others, make each day your masterpiece, make friendship a fine art, drink deeply from good books - especially the Bible, build a shelter against a rainy day, give thanks for your blessings and pray for guidance every day.”

“It is after all the greatest art to limit and isolate oneself.”

“A work of art is above all an adventure of the mind.”

“When you create art, the world has to wait.”

“The task of art today is to bring chaos into order.”

“Artists who seek perfection in everything are those who cannot attain it in anything.”

“Any authentic work of art must start an argument between the artist and his audience.”