Recently I have taken to isolating limbs, the torso. Why am I blamed for it? Why is the head allowed and not portions of the body? Every part of the human figure is expressive.

The more simple we are, the more complete we become.

The work of art is already within the block of marble. I just chop off whatever isn't needed.

He who is discouraged after a failure is not a real artist.

Black is the queen of colours.

Mystery is like a kind of atmosphere which bathes the greatest works of the masters.

I have unbounded admiration for the nude. I worship it like a god.