“Art is solving problems that cannot be formulated before they have been solved. The shaping of the question is part of the answer.”

“After all, what is art? Art is the creative process and it goes through all fields. Einstein’s theory of relativity – now that is a work of art! Einstein was more of an artist in physics than on his violin.Art is this: art is the solution of a problem which cannot be expressed explicitly until it is solved.”

“Whenever you're called on to make up your mind,and you're hampered by not having any,the best way to solve the dilemma, you'll find, is simply by spinning a penny.No - not so that chance shall decide the affairwhile you're passively standing there moping; but the moment the penny is up in the air,you suddenly know what you're hoping. ”

“Problems worthy of attack prove their worth by fighting back.”

“TIMING TOASTGrook on how to char for yourselfThere's an art of knowing when.Never try to guess.Toast until it smokes and thentwenty seconds less.”

“Nobody can be lucky all the time,so when your luck deserts you in some fashiondon't think you've been abandoned in your prime,but rather that you're saving up your ration.”

“It isn't enough to exasperate others. You have to remember to gladden yourself!”