The artist does not draw what he sees, but what he has to make others see.

Nothing in art should seem accidental, not even movement

There is no such thing as Intelligence; one has intelligence of this or that. One must have intelligence only for what one is doing.

I'm glad I haven't found my style yet. I'd be bored to death.

The fascinating thing, is not to show the source of light, but the effect of light.

Hitherto the nude has always been represented in poses which presuppose an audience. But my women are simple, honest creatures who are concerned with nothing beyond their physical occupations... it is as if you were looking through a keyhole.

It's easy to have talent at 20 but what is difficult is to have talent at 50.