He had been standing still; for an artist, one of the more painful forms of death.

One should not become an artist because he can, but because he must. It is only for those who would be miserable without it.

There are no faster or firmer friendships than those formed between people who love the same books.

Do not call yourself old. A man is as old as the creative force within him.

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.

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.