Norman Rockwell Quotes

The secret to so many artists living so long is that every painting is a new adventure. So, you see, they're always looking ahead to something new and exciting. The secret is not to look back.

Here in New England, the character is strong and unshakable.

I'm not going to be caught around here for any fool celebration. To hell with birthdays!

When I go to farms or little towns, I am always surprised at the discontent I find. And New York, too often, has looked across the sea toward Europe. And all of us who turn our eyes away from what we have are missing life.

I'll never have enough time to paint all the pictures I'd like to.

I just wanted to do something important.

The view of life I communicate in my pictures excludes the sordid and ugly. I paint life as I would like it to be.