„I do not believe an artist’s life throws much light upon his works. I do believe, however, that, more often than most people realize, his works may throw light upon his life.“

— W. H. Auden

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„The expectations of life depend upon diligence the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools.“
— Confucius
„I am not working for myself alone, I believe in the absolute necessity for a new art of color, of design, and - of the artistic life..“
— Vincent Van Gogh
„I venerate van Gogh. He was a remarkable human being, a man who knew about love. His work reflects a spirit filled with light, even though his life was a tragedy in many ways.“
— Henry Miller
„I am a determinist. As such, I do not believe in free will. The Jews believe in free will. They believe that man shapes his own life. I reject that doctrine philosophically. In that respect I am not a Jew.“
— Albert Einstein
„The Warrior of the Light is a believer.Because he believes in miracles, miracles begin to happen. Because he is sure that his thoughts can change his life, his life begins to change. Because he is certain that he will find love, love appears.“
— Paulo Coelho
„I drink much less than most people think, and I think much more than most people would believe.“
— Hunter S. Thompson