“Truth is so excellent, that if it praises but small things they become noble.”

My body will not be a tomb for other creatures.

Where there is shouting, there is no true knowledge.

When taking a selfie, remember the most natural pose is still best.

Fear arises sooner than anything else.

The painter has the Universe in his mind and hands.

There are three classes of people: those who see. Those who see when they are shown. Those who do not see.

The greater the man’s soul, the deeper he loves.

The greatest deception men suffer is from their own opinions.

Nothing strengthens authority so much as silence.

A painter should begin every canvas with a wash of black, because all things in nature are dark except where exposed by the light.

While I thought that I was learning how to live, I have been learning how to die.

It is easier to resist at the beginning than at the end.

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.

I love those who can smile in trouble, who can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. ‘Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but they whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves their conduct, will pursue their principles unto death

Virtue is our true wealth and the true reward of its possessor; it cannot be lost, it never deserts us until life leaves us.

It had long since come to my attention that people of accomplishment rarely sat back and let things happen to them. They went out and happened to things.

I would rather excel in the knowledge of what is excellent than the extent of my power or possessions.

I started chasing excellence, And they started chasing me. You’re trying to impress the unworthy. I’m on the path, no hesitation. I have all the belief.

There are always twenty excellent reasons for doing nothing for every one reason for starting anything-especially if it has never been done before.

Live your life. Aim for excellence and push fear out of the way.

Step out your estimate and let’s step into excellence. 

She is black girl excellent, she is me and I am her.

It takes time to create excellence. If it could be done quickly, more people would do it.

All things excellent are as difficult as they are rare.