[choosing his scenes by:] ..night vigils at the back window. - John Sloan

I have nothing to teach you that will help you to make a living. [as art teacher, advising his students]

[on w:Diego Rivera:] ..the one artist on this continent who is in the class of the old masters.

Then there is this idea that the world owes you a living. Here is a little thought about that. It isn't particularly logical but it makes my point. You were paid when you were born, with the privilege of living. Death is all that is coming to you. Life came to you when you were born.