“Look at nature, work independently, and solve your own problems.”

“What's the use? The people are too stupid. They do not understand.”

“When you paint, try to put down exactly what you see. Whatever else you have to offer will come out anyway.”

“The Sun will not rise or set without my notice and thanks.”

“Everyone's weird. Some people are just better at hiding it than others.”

“Fear, O Achilles, the wrath of heaven; think on your own father and have compassion upon me, who am the more pitiable”

“But listen to me first and swear an oath to use all your eloquence and strength to look after me and protect me.”