One of the satisfactions of a genius is his will-power and obstinacy.
When I saw I was under attack from all sides, I knew I was on the right track.
I am an economic person; I judge the amount of work involved with the amount of worth attained.
Oh, yes, I was a great retoucher. A retoucher is an esthetic surgeon !
I have never painted a recent picture.
A creator needs only one enthusiast to justify him.