There is nothing outside of us that is not at the same time in us, and as the external world has its colors the eye, too, has colors.

He who is and remains true to himself and to others has the most attractive quality of the greatest talent.

In art, the best is good enough.

I have come to the frightening conclusion that I am the decisive element. It is my personal approach that creates the climate.

For a man to achieve all that is demanded of him he must regard himself as greater than he is.

An absent friend gives us friendly company when we are well assured of his happiness.

The best way to understand a painting is by drawing it.