Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction and skillful execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives. – William A. Foster

So cheat your landlord if you can and must, but do not try to shortchange the Muse. It cannot be done. You cant fake quality any more than you can fake a good meal. – William S. Burroughs

The artists must be sacrificed to their art. Like the bees, they must put their lives into the sting they give. – Ralph Waldo Emerson

The bitterness of poor quality remains long after low pricing is forgotten! – Leon M. Cautillo