“The dignity of the artist lies in his duty of keeping awake the sense of wonder in the world.”
“The duty of the artist lies in keeping alive a sense of wonder in the world.”
“The real wonders of life lie in the depths. Exploring the depths for truths is the real wonder which the child and the artist know: magic and power lie in truth.”
“You're bored? That's because you keep your senses awake and your soul asleep.”
“Everybody lies...every day, every hour, awake, asleep, in his dreams, in his joy, in his mourning. If he keeps his tongue still his hands, his feet, his eyes, his attitude will convey deception.”
“The world, moment by ordinary or agonizing moment, lies chock-full with its own clarifications and rewards. That such rewards most often go unnoticed keeps the artist in business.”