In the late 30s the name Pollock was totally unknown and unheard of.
Who left nothing of authorship untouched, and touched nothing which he did not adorn. [Lat. , Qui nullum fere scribendi genus non tetigit; nullum quod tetigit non ornavit. ]
The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good.
Curiosity is one of the most permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous intellect.
He who has so little knowledge of human nature as to seek happiness by changing anything but his own disposition will waste his life in fruitless efforts.
Our aspirations are our possibilities.
Exert your talents, and distinguish yourself, and don't think of retiring from the world, until the world will be sorry that you retire.
Don't start the day until you have it finished. Don't start the week until you have it finished. Don't start the month until you have it finished. Plan your day.
I don't find intimate scenes more difficult than other scenes.
A steadfast heart does not stray from the path.
At eighty-one, health club-lusting is as close as I'll ever come to getting laid again.