The job of the artist is always to deepen the mystery. - Francis Bacon

"It is impossible to love and to be wise."

"Some books should be tasted, some devoured, but only a few should be chewed and digested thoroughly."

"Begin doing what you want to do now. We are not living in eternity. We have only this moment, sparkling like a star in our hand--and melting like a snowflake..."

"Wonder is the seed of knowledge"

"Hope is a good breakfast, but it is a bad supper."