“Art is not a thing; it is a way. ”

“The best way to prepare for life is to begin to live.”

“I would rather be able to appreciate things I cannot have than to have things I am not able to appreciate.”

“A retentive memory may be a good thing, but the ability to forget is the true token of greatness.”

“It's a fine thing to have ability, but the ability to discover ability in others is the true test.”

“It does not take much strength to do things, but it requires a great deal of strength to decide what to do.”

“It is easy to get everything you want, provided you first learn to do without the things you cannot get.”