“There is only one way to avoid criticism: do nothing, say nothing, and be nothing.”

“If you hear a voice within you say “you cannot paint,” then by all means paint and that voice will be silenced.”

“Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.”

“People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing. That’s why we recommend it daily.”

“Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.”

“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.”

“Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right.”

“Either you run the day, or the day runs you.”

“You can never cross the ocean until you have the courage to lose sight of the shore.”

“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.”