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

The human body is first and foremost a mirror to the soul and its greatest beauty comes from that.

It is the artist who is truthful and it is photography which lies, for in reality time does not stop

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

If the artist only reproduces superficial features as photography does, if he copies the lineaments of a face exactly, without reference to character, he deserves no admiration. The resemblance which he ought to obtain is that of the soul.

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

What is commonly called ugliness in nature can in art become full of beauty.