Humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less.

Let frustration fuel inspiration.

All art is autobiographical; the pearl is the oyster’s autobiography.

It is not enough to know your craft — you have to have feeling.

Being successful doesn't mean anything in and of itself. It just means that you're successful.

Some people try to destroy you, precisely because they recognize your power.

In quietness the soul expands.

Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.

Dismiss whatever insults your own soul.

Our real blessings often appear to us in the shape of pains, losses, and disappointments.

Every noble work is at first impossible.

Healing begins where the wound was made.