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"Here in New England, the character is strong and unshakable."
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"Bear in mind that humility is not timidity."
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"When I say "no" to some activities that I believe are ungodly, some people say I am "nobody". Yes, I agree", "no" body; that's who I am. I am a "body" that can say "no" to bad attitudes!"
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"Martial arts is not about fighting; it's about building character."
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"People respect those who know how to admit their own mistakes and see their own weaknesses. If you heart is as transparent as crystal, people will respect you."
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"Soft feathers cannot make a cruel bird kind."
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"Lots of people use good character and moral standing as a brand name. They know it's what people like, they want people to like them, so they wear it as one would wear a quality brand shirt. Putting it on in the morning and taking it off at the end of the day. Saying all the things they know people want to hear. If they were the very last person on Earth, there would be no reason for them to be of good character, because nobody would see it."
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"One of the characteristics of humility is the ability to take the second place without striving for self-promotion."
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"It takes grace to be a great soul."
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"The more success a person has in life, the greater the danger of fornication can become."
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"People with self-respect have the courage of their mistakes. They know the price of things."
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"I'll never have enough time to paint all the pictures I'd like to."
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"Here in New England, the character is strong and unshakable."
Character
"It wouldn't be right for me to clown around when I'm painting a president."
Painting
"Eisenhower had about the most expressive face I ever painted, I guess. Just like an actor's. Very mobile. When he talked, he used all the facial muscles. And he had a great, wide mouth that I liked. When he smiled, it was just like the sun came out."
Actor
"The '20s ended in an era of extravagance, sort of like the one we're in now. There was a big crash, but then the country picked itself up again, and we had some great years. Those were the days when American believed in itself. I was happy and proud to be painting it."
Art
"I talk as I sketch, too, in order to keep their minds off what I'm doing so I'll get the most natural expression I can from them. Also, the talking helps to size up the subject's personality, so I can figure out better how to portray him."
Expression
"Some folks think I painted Lincoln from life, but I haven't been around that long. Not quite."
Life
"No man with a conscience can just bat out illustrations. He's got to put all his talent and feeling into them!"
Talent
"I had a couple of million dollars' worth of... stock once. And now it's not worth much more than wallpaper. I guess I just wasn't born to be rich."
Now
"Very interesting for an old duffer like me to try his hand at something new. If I don't do that once in a while, I might just turn into a fossil, you know!"
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