Where did I learn to understand sculpture? In the woods by looking at the trees, along roads by observing the formation of clouds, in the studio by studying the model, everywhere except in the schools.

Black is the queen of colours.

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

An artist worthy of the name should express all the truth of nature, not only the exterior truth, but also, and above all, the inner truth.

Where did I learn to understand sculpture? In the woods by looking at the trees, along roads by observing the formation of clouds, in the studio by studying the model, everywhere except in the schools.

I would have to talk for a year to repeat a single on of my works with words.

One must work, nothing but work, and one must have patience.