The beginning is the most important part of the work.

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

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

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

If you hear a voice within you say 'you cannot paint,' then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced.

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

Art is a step from what is obvious and well-known toward what is arcane and concealed.

The artist who aims at perfection in everything achieves it in nothing.

The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls.

An artist is somebody who produces things that people don't need to have.