“Art that puts itself in dependence on orthodoxy,even under the most progressive doctrine,is doomed to failure.”
“The precept that location is key to the success of a business applies to art, and even to life itself: we thrive or wither depending on how nourishing our environment is.”
“Self-discipline without talent can often achieve astounding results, whereas talent without self-discipline inevitably dooms itself to failure.”
“Failure is success in progress”
“If we are bound to improve, we need not trouble to improve. The pure doctrine of progress is the best of all reasons for not being a progressive.”
“an action comitted in anger is an action doomed to failure.”