I do not repudiate any of my paintings but there isn't one of them that I would not redo differently, if I had it to redo. My destination is always the same but I work out a different route to get there.

If drawing belongs to the world of spirit and color to that of the senses, you must draw first to cultivate the spirit.

There is nothing more difficult for a truly creative painter than to paint a rose, because before he can do so he has first to forget all the roses that were ever painted.

All my efforts go into creating an art that can be understood by everyone.

You want to paint? First of all you must cut off your tongue because your decision takes away from you the right to express yourself with anything but your brush.

Art is an escape from reality.

Would not it be best to leave room to mystery?