“The most vital things in the look of a landscape endure only for a moment. Work should be done from memory; memory of that vital moment.”

“Of all the things I've done, the most vital is coordinating the talents of those who work for us and pointing them toward a certain goal.”

“Without memories to cloud it, the mind perceives with absolute clarity. Each observation stands out in stark relief. In the beginning, when there's not yet a smudge, the slate still blank, there is only the present moment: each vital detail, shocked color, the fall of light. Like film stills. The mind relentlessly open to the world, deeply impressed, even hurt by it: not yet gauzed by memory.”

“Take it from Santa: the simple, special moments of togetherness are what create the most lasting Christmas memories.”

“Love the moment. Flowers grow out of dark moments. Therefore, each moment is vital. It affects the whole. Life is a succession of such moments and to live each, is to succeed.”

“Moments fly, memories remain; and then memories fly, only memoirs remain and finally memoirs disappear, nothing remains!”