Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures.

It is through art, and through art only, that we can realise our perfection.

A work of art is the unique result of a unique temperament.

Art is the only way to run away without leaving home.

The highest art is always the most religious, and the greatest artist is always a devout person.

True art is characterized by an irresistible urge in the creative artist.

True art is characterized by an irresistible urge in the creative artist.

The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance.

No great artist ever sees things as they really are. If he did, he would cease to be an artist.

A guilty conscience needs to confess. A work of art is a confession.