The one who has not seen Paris in the morning does not know how beautiful it is.

Being mad is even pleasant. But only a madman understands that.

How difficult it is to be simple.

Bleed me of art, and there won't be enough liquid left in me to spit! [Michelangelo Buonorotti]

Religion will never show the way.

We...believe that art is religious, because it is one of man's highest aspirations. There is no such thing as pagan art, only good and bad art.

Our secret thoughts - do they ever show up? The small flame of our soul can be burning hot, but no one comes to its warmth. Passersby see only a small whiff going through the chimney. Don't we need to take care of that flame, cherish it and patiently wait until someone will come and sit at it, do we?