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"The writers I respect the most had an undying commitment to a vision."

"But I do not doubt that it is beneficial sometimes to contemplate in the mind, as in a picture, the image of a grander and better world; for if the mind grows used to the trivia of daily life, it may dwindle too much and decline altogether into worthless thoughts."

"You shouldn't expect anyone to give you a vision. A vision is not given, it's created, by you."

"Build your dreams through your imagination by looking into the future and considering all possibilities."

"The Christians and the world have totally different goals."

"Every moment is a golden one for him who has the vision to recognize it as such."
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"Instinct must be thwarted just as one prunes the branches of a tree so that it will grow better."

"An artist must possess Nature. He must identify himself with her rhythm, by efforts that will prepare the mastery which will later enable him to express himself in his own language."

"An artist must never be a prisoner. Prisoner? An artist should never be a prisoner of himself, prisoner of style, prisoner of reputation, prisoner of success, etc."

"I don't know whether I believe in God or not. I think, really, I'm some sort of Buddhist. But the essential thing is to put oneself in a frame of mind which is close to that of prayer."

"A young woman has young claws, well sharpened. If she has character, that is. And if she hasn't so much the worse for you."

"In the beginning you must subject yourself to the influence of nature. You must be able to walk firmly on the ground before you start walking on a tightrope."
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