"Sometimes I think war is God's way of teaching us geography."

"Men wanted for hazardous journey. Low wages, bitter cold, long hours of complete darkness. Safe return doubtful. Honour and recognition in event of success."

"We artists are indestructable, even in a prison cell or concentration camp I would be almighty in my own world of art. Even if I had to paint my pictures with my wet tongue on the dusty floor of my cell."

"The lust for comfort murders the passions of the soul."

"Two rules to success in life. 1. Don't tell people everything you know."