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

The beginning is the most important part of the work.

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

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

Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures.

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

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

If you do not breathe through writing, if you do not cry out in writing, or sing in writing, then don't write, because our culture has no use for it.

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

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