Genius is not a possession of the limited few, but exists in some degree in everyone. Where there is natural growth, a full and free play of faculties, genius will manifest itself. – Robert Henri
Creativity is an act of defiance. – Twyla Tharp
No amount of skillful invention can replace the essential element of imagination. – Edward Hopper
Nature is a haunted house–but Art–is a house that tries to be haunted. – Emily Dickinson
It is hard work and great art to make life not so serious. – John Irving
Calligraphy is a geometry of the soul which manifests itself physically. – Plato
You must have chaos within you to give birth to a dancing star. – Friedrich Nietzsche
We don’t make mistakes, just happy little accidents. – Bob Ross
Tell me, tutor,’ I said. ‘Is revenge a science, or an art? – Mark Lawrence
The urge to destroy is also a creative urge. – Pablo Picasso
An ice sculpture in the Sahara makes about as much sense as donkey left open gaping wagon, Sergeant (add cream cheese sparingly). – Jarod Kintz
