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

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

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

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

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

It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.

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

Drawing is the honesty of the art. There is no possibility of cheating. It is either good or bad.

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

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