It is folly for a man to pray to the gods for that which he has the power to obtain by himself. – Epicurus

The light of starry dreams can only be seen once we escape the blinding cities of disbelief. – Shawn Purvis, ShawnPurvis.com

If you hear a voice within you say “you cannot paint,” then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced. – Vincent Van Gogh

They are the weakest, however strong, who have no faith in themselves or their own powers. – Christian Nestell Bovee