What I dream of is an art of balance, of purity and serenity devoid of troubling or depressing subject matter read more

What I dream of is an art of balance, of purity and serenity devoid of troubling or depressing subject matter - a soothing, calming influence on the mind, rather like a good armchair which provides relaxation from physical fatigue.

I make money using my brains and lose money listening to my heart. But in the long run my books read more

I make money using my brains and lose money listening to my heart. But in the long run my books balance pretty well.

My private measure of success is daily. If this were to be the last day of my life would I read more

My private measure of success is daily. If this were to be the last day of my life would I be content with it? To live in a harmonious balance of commitments and pleasures is what I strive for.

Be aware of wonder. Live a balanced life - learn some and think some and draw and paint and sing read more

Be aware of wonder. Live a balanced life - learn some and think some and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work every day some.

If this phrase of the "balance of power" is to be always an argument for war, the pretext for war read more

If this phrase of the "balance of power" is to be always an argument for war, the pretext for war will never be wanting, and peace can never be secure.

The whole imposing edifice of modern medicine is like the celebrated tower of Pisa - slightly off balance.

The whole imposing edifice of modern medicine is like the celebrated tower of Pisa - slightly off balance.

Problems arise in that one has to find a balance between what people need from you and what you need read more

Problems arise in that one has to find a balance between what people need from you and what you need for yourself.

I always try to balance the light with the heavy -- a few tears of human spirit in with the read more

I always try to balance the light with the heavy -- a few tears of human spirit in with the sequins and the fringes.

Balance is beautiful.

Balance is beautiful.