“I am a free man. I do not need to copy Petrarca or Boccaccio. My own genius is enough. Let others worry themselves about style, and so cease to be themselves. Without a master, without a model, without a guide, I go to work and earn my living, my well-being and my fame.” MenNeedsWellsEnoughMy OwnWorryStyleMastersGeniusFameModelsGuidesCeaseWell BeingCopiesFree Man Author:Pietro Aretino
“Occasionally, I like to select a mentor, a master, and let him guide me through a revision of one of my paintings... I try to move into his terrain, bringing my own ammunition... I do not believe... that this belittles my own personality.” TryingBelieveMovingMy OwnPaintingMastersPersonalityGuidesMentorSelectRevisionTerrainBelittleAmmunitionGuide MeMy Own Personality Author:Rico Lebrun
“I'll walk where my own nature would be leading: It vexes me to choose another guide: Where the grey flocks in ferny glens are feeding; Where the wild wind blows on the mountain-side.” CountryWould BeSidesMy OwnWalksWindMountainBlowGuidesGreyFeedingFlocksCountry LifeVex Book:Poems by Currer, Ellis, and Acton Bell Source: Poems by Currer, Ellis, and Acton Bell
“The Drama Years is filled with heart-stirring stories, just-been-there advice from recent teens and practical, actionable tips for parents. It's full of real girls talking about everything from stress and body image to love and materialism. Reading this book, I cringed in recognition of my own drama years, just wishing this book had been around back then and so grateful I'll have it as a guide for my own daughter.” YearsHeartBookRealStoriesBodyGirlReadingWishParentMy OwnTalkingAdviceDramaDaughterStressGratefulFilledGuidesPracticalsRecognitionMaterialismTeensBody ImageStirringSo GratefulReal Girl Author:Melissa Walker