“The duty of the artist lies in keeping alive a sense of wonder in the world.”
“The dignity of the artist lies in his duty of keeping awake the sense of wonder in the world.”
“If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder, he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement, and mystery of the world we live in.”
“Myth must be kept alive. The people who can keep it alive are the artists of one kind or another.”
“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.”
“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.”