He who has talent in him must be purer in soul than anyone else. Another will be forgiven much, but to him it will not be forgiven. A man who leaves the house in bright, festive clothes needs only one drop of mud splashed from under a wheel, and people all surround him, point their fingers at him, and talk about his slovenliness, while the same people ignore many spots on other passers-by who are wearing everyday clothes. For on everyday clothes the spots do not show.

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Books are to me as homemade tattoos are to an inmate. Can't get enough of them. ― Laurie Notaro, I Love Everybody

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My body is my journal, and my tattoos are my story. — Johnny Depp

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An artist is not paid for his labor but for his vision. — James Whistler

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Show me a man with a tattoo and I’ll show you a man with an interesting past. — Jack London

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Don’t worry, don’t be afraid, ever, because this is just a ride. — Bill Hicks

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I am a canvas of my experiences, my story is etched in lines and shading, and you can read it on my arms, my legs, my shoulders, and my stomach. ― Kat Von D

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My tattoos are reminders to hang in there when things get rough. — Demi Lovato

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Through hard work, perseverance and a faith in God, you can live your dreams. —Ben Carson

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A tattoo is graffiti on the temple of the body. — Gordon B. Hinckley

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