Art comes from the man, not the material. The man of mastery, of genius, not only meets but exceeds the standards of excellence; he sets higher standards, opens new ground, and that man is an artist be he writer, painter, grave digger, bull-fighter or bronc rider.”                  …

Take the hats off your flea-bitten heads and listen up, and I will instruct you in the word of the Lord.”                    –John Deacon  (The Provider–2)        “Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches,…

To a barefoot man, the owner of an old pair of boots appears rich.”                     –Elmer Kelton  (Badger Boy)        “Because you say, ‘I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of nothing’–and do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind,…