The beginning is the most important part of the work.

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

Without tradition, art is a flock of sheep without a shepherd. Without innovation, it is a corpse.

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

The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science.

Some painters transform the sun into a yellow spot, others transform a yellow spot into the sun.

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

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

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

Without art, the crudeness of reality would make the world unbearable.