Bob Hope: A bank

A bank is a place that will lend you money if you can prove that you don't need it.

– Bob Hope


Arthur Schnabel: the pauses between the notes is where the art resides

The notes I handle no better than many pianists. But the pauses between the notes – ah, that is where the art resides.

– Arthur Schnabel


Ralph Waldo Emerson: Let us be silent

Let us be silent, that we may hear the whispers of the gods.

– Ralph Waldo Emerson


Romans 12:2, Bible - And do not be conformed to this world

And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind [...].

– Romans 12:2, Bible


Alex Grey - Diamonds of art

The fire of God fills the artist with holy pressure to turn the coal of matter into diamonds of art.

– Alex Grey


Anaïs Nin -The risk to blossom

There came a time when the risk to remain tight in the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.

– Anaïs Nin


Fairhurst and Sarr - our vision must provide a picture into which others can insert themselves

If we are going to frame well, our vision must provide a picture into which others can insert themselves.

– Fairhurst and Sarr


Austin Kleon - Learning it in front of others

The best way to get started on the path to sharing your work is to think about what you want to learn, and make a commitment to learning it in front of others.

– Austin Kleon


Brené Brown - To be seen

In order for connection to happen, we have to allow ourselves to be seen — really seen.

— Brené Brown


Andrew Harvey - Be a sign of divine joy and divine love

No work is more worthwhile than to be a sign of divine joy and a fountain of divine love.

– Andrew Harvey