“And after drawing comes composition. A well-composed painting is half done”
“A painting that is well composed is half finished.”
“When composing a verse let there not be a hair's breath separating your mind from what you write; composition of a poem must be done in an instant, like a woodcutter felling a huge tree or a swordsman leaping at a dangerous enemy.”
“Begin by learning to draw and paint like the old masters. After that, you can do as you like; everyone will respect you.”
“Writers are not just people who sit down and write. They hazard themselves. Every time you compose a book your composition of yourself is at stake. ”
“Many lose through never starting. A job well begun is half done.”