I tell you these stories because these things happen to everyone. It's not about being starched or polished or cute or polite. It's about having ears…

- Maira Kalman

Flowers lead to books, which lead to thinking and not thinking and then more flowers and music, music. Then many more flowers and many more books.

- Maira Kalman

Every Monday morning is new hope.

- Maira Kalman

My dream is to walk around the world. A smallish backpack, all essentials neatly in place. A camera. A notebook. A traveling paint set. A hat. Good s…

- Maira Kalman

Go out and walk. That is the glory of life.

- Maira Kalman

I live in a small world of gouache and brush and pen and ink. I'd like to explore the world of multiples - etching and prints.

- Maira Kalman

Everyone I know is looking for solace, hope and a tasty snack.

- Maira Kalman

I have many questions, but no patience to think them through.

- Maira Kalman

I still do have the little lunch bag that my mother made out of a towel and embroidered with my name on it for when I went to kindergarten.

- Maira Kalman