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

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

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

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

An artist is not paid for his labor but for his vision.

Painting is easy when you don't know how, but very difficult when you do.

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

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