“Faith in oneself is the best and safest course.”

“The best of artists has no conception that the marble alone does not contain within itself.”

“Happiness in intelligent people is the rarest thing I know.”

“No bird soars too high, if he soars with his own wings.”

“Three rules for a career: 1) Don’t sell anything you wouldn’t buy yourself; 2) Don’t work for anyone you don’t respect and admire; and 3) Work only with people you enjoy.”

“Neither the sun nor death can be looked at with a steady eye.”