Art is the most intense mode of individualism that the world has known.

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

Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others.

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.

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

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

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

The beginning is the most important part of the work.

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