The artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing without work. (Emile Zola)

Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go. (Oscar Wilde)

People demand freedom of speech to make up for the freedom of thought which they avoid. (Soren Aabye Kierkegaard)

The artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing without work. (Emile Zola)

Glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever.(Napoleon Bonaparte)