I don't paint things. I only paint the difference between things.

It is only after years of preparation that the young artist should touch color - not color used descriptively, that is, but as a means of personal expression.

I don't know whether I believe in God or not. I think, really, I'm some sort of Buddhist. But the essential thing is to put oneself in a frame of mind which is close to that of prayer.

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.

A young woman has young claws, well sharpened. If she has character, that is. And if she hasn't so much the worse for you.

Another word for creativity is courage.

The essential thing is to work in a state of mind that approaches prayer.