My choice of colors does not rest on any scientific theory; it is based on observation, on feeling, on the experience of my sensibility. Inspired by certain pages of Delacroix, an artist like Signac is preoccupied with complementary colors, and the theoretical knowledge of them will lead him to use a certain tone in a certain place. But I simply try to put down colors which render my sensation.

There are always flowers for those who want to see them.

Color was not given to us in order that we should imitate Nature. It was given to us so that we can express our emotions.

I'm growing old, I delight in the past.

For my part I have never avoided the influence of others. I would have considered it cowardice and a lack of sincerity toward myself.

Another word for creativity is courage.

If it is practiced by a man of taste, the photograph will have the appearance of art (but) the photographer must...intervene as little as possible, so as not to lose the objective charm which it naturally possesses.