#Artist Quotes #Reality Quotes #Light Quotes
“We work in the dark - we do what we can - we give what we have. Our doubt is our passion, and our passion is our task. The rest is the madness of art.”
Source : "The Middle Years" (1893)
“Make us worthy, Lord, to serve those people throughout the world who live and die in poverty and hunger. Give them through our hands, this day, their daily bread, and by our understanding love,give them peace and joy.”
“Send me the half that's got my keys.”
Source : 'Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes' (1899) 'Mr Jones' (poem attributed to 'G.W.')
“Nobody travels on the road to success without a puncture or two.”
“What to do when inspiration doesn't come; be careful not to spook, get the wind up, force things into position. You must wait around until the idea comes.”
“When the bright angel dominates, out comes a great work of art, a Michelangelo David or a Beethoven symphony.”
“The healing power of even the most microscopic exchange with someone who knows in a flash precisely what you're talking about because she experienced that thing too cannot be overestimated.”
“It's a game. We tax lawyers teach the rich how to play it so they can stay rich-and the IRS keeps changing the rules so we can keep getting rich teaching them.”
Alfred Lansing Journalist
Barry Lopez Author
