He who wants to devote himself to painting, must begin by cutting off his tongue.

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"There are flowers everywhere for those who want to see them."

- Henri Matisse

Awareness

"Look at life with the eyes of a child."

- Henri Matisse

Awareness

"There are always flowers for those who want to see them."

- Henri Matisse

Happiness

"Creativity takes courage."

- Henri Matisse

Creativity

"Don’t wait for inspiration. It comes while working."

- Henri Matisse

Creativity

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"Reject common sense to make the impossible possible."

- Simon

Boldness

"Fear is freedom! Subjugation is liberation! Contradiction is truth! Those are the facts of this world! And you will all surrender to them, you pigs in human clothing!"

- Satsuki Kiryuuin

Boldness

"There’s power in looking silly and not caring that you do."

- Amy Poehler

Boldness

"I believe great people do things before they are ready."

- Amy Poehler

Boldness

"There are so many people out there who will tell you that you can’t. What you’ve got to do is turn about and say ‘Watch me’."

- Bryce Harper

Boldness