It was always my intention that The Frieze should be housed in a room which would provide a suitable architectural frame for it.

I learned early about the misery and dangers of life, and about the afterlife, about the external punishment which awaited the children of sin in Hell.

The viewers must come to understand the sacredness of painting, so they will remove their hats as if they were in church.

I do not believe in the art which is not the compulsive result of man's urge to open his heart

It is better to have a good painting with ten holes than ten bad paintings without any holes.

There is a battle that goes on between men and women. Many people call it love.

All art, literature, and music must be born in your heart's blood. Art is your heart's blood.