Quotes from Marty Rubin

Art is the product of an imperfect world. In a perfect world, art would not exist.

No art is harder to master than believing in yourself.

A blackbird doesn't change its tune to suit the times.

A blank canvas is a playground for the imagination.

When you transplant a rose, transplant the reddest one.

Artists must remain in a state of awe to remain artists.

No one plants rosebushes for the thorns.

Philosophers tell you what they think. Artists show you.

The only valid rule for a work of art is that it be true to itself.

No work is so important you have to do it.

My feeling about work is that it's an unnecessary evil, so I've always done my best to avoid it.

To avoid starvation is the only excuse for working.

If your work is stressful, it's not your work.

In the midst of a busy life don't forget to live.

All creative work begins as play. The more one plays, the better one works.

The familiar is by far the most beautiful.

We're all stumbling in the dark, and that makes for some pretty interesting collisions.

Be unprepared, that's my motto. Be unprepared, and let life overwhelm you.

Accidents are built into the road.

One needs confidence in the morning and courage at night.

The flea that doubts doesn't jump nearly as high

Self-doubt inflicts the deepest wounds.

The thought of death destroys some people and saves others.

We're all drowning, but don't say it out loud.