The higher mental development of woman, the less possible it is for her to meet a congenial male who will see in her, not only sex, but also the human being, the friend, the comrade and strong individuality, who cannot and ought not lose a single trait of her character.

Responsibility is what awaits outside the Eden of Creativity.

Nadine Gordimer

In general, pride is at the bottom of all great mistakes.

John Ruskin

Old friends pass away, new friends appear. It is just like the days. An old day passes, a new day arrives. The important thing is to make it meaningful: a meaningful friend - or a meaningful day.

Dalai Lama

The mind can go in a thousand directions, but on this beautiful path, I walk in peace. With each step, the wind blows. With each step, a flower blooms.

Thich Nhat Hanh

To those who will see, the world waits.

Libba Bray

I paint mostly from real life. It has to start with that. Real people, real street scenes, behind the curtain scenes, live models, paintings, photographs, staged setups, architecture, grids, graphic design. Whatever it takes to make it work.

Bob Dylan

Good order is the foundation of all great things.

Edmund Burke

Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.

Source Unknown

Well, I'm working all the time to stay out of trouble!

Eminem

If people choose to live their life in a way that does not confront the more troubling aspects of their experience, that's fine, if it works for them. But it will probably make them uncomfortable if they come up against somebody like me. So they just shouldn't! They shouldn't read my work!

Joyce Maynard

All places are alike, and every earth is fit for burial.

Christopher Marlowe

That's the motivation of an artist - to seek attention of some kind.

James Taylor