All art is a revolt against man's fate.

Since 1789 history has had a new perspective, revolution being a successful revolt, and revolt a revolution that has failed.

Communism destroys democracy. Democracy can also destroy Communism.

In the realm of human destiny, the depth of man's questionings is more important than his answers.

To love a painting is to feel that this presence is ... not an object but a voice.

In art, we are the first heirs of all the earth. . . . Accidents impair and Time transforms, but it is we who choose.

Seldom is a Gothic head more beautiful than when broken.