I follow politics very closely. I read several newspapers every day. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes closely day follow
An artist is attracted to certain kinds of form without knowing why. You adopt a position intuitively; only later do you attempt to rationalize or even justify it. Fernando Botero adoptartistattempt Change image and share on social
I love art so much because of curiosity. At the start of a painting, I know 10 percent of what the painting will be, and then I have to improvise the whole thing. Fernando Botero artcuriosityimprovise Change image and share on social
I often think about death, and it saddens me to leave this world and not be able to paint more. I love it so much. Fernando Botero deathleavelove Change image and share on social
Though builders may build, in the main they follow the plans of architects. Teachers teach, but they must have a text. Politicians govern, but only upon the flow of commentary that raises them up or casts them down. Mark Helprin architectbuildbuilder share on social
I tend to think of a myth and then explore how it would play out if it were happening in the modern-day world. I modify all the myths I use, but I stick very closely to their structure - it is the hidden teacher in me. Rick Riordan closelydayexplore share on social
Well, I actually wrote her a letter a couple of days ago congratulating her. The tone I tried to convey in the letter is, look, you are a part of a great American historical process. Bruce Babbitt agoamericancongratulate Change image and share on social
