We might adapt for the artist the joke about there being nothing more dangerous than instruments of war in the hands of generals. In the same way, there is nothing more dangerous than justice in the hands of judges, and a paint brush in the hands of a painter! Just think of the danger to society! But today we haven't the heart to expel the painters and poets because we no longer admit to ourselves that there is any danger in keeping them in our midst.

In drawing, nothing is better than the first attempt.

A painter paints to unload himself of feelings and visions.

Bad artists copy. Good artists steal.

Inspiration exists, but it has to find us working.

Action is the foundation of all success.

Art isn't done to decorate apartments, but to wage war against the enemy.