They ought to put out the eyes of painters as they do goldfinches in order that they can sing better.

There are more copies than originals among people.

Something sacred, that's it. We ought to be able to say that such and such a painting is as it is, with its capacity for power, because it is "touched by God."

Each time I undertake to paint a picture I have a sensation of leaping into space. I never know whether I shall fall on my feet. It is only later that I begin to estimate more exactly the the effect of my work.

Art is a lie that makes us realize truth.

Basically the French are all peasants.

The earth doesn't have a housekeeper to do the dusting.