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

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

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

A man paints with his brains and not with his hands.

The essence of all beautiful art, all great art, is gratitude.

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

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

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

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.