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