We must not discriminate between things. Where things are concerned there are no class distinctions. We must pick out what is good for us where we can find it.

Everybody has the same energy potential. The average person wastes his in a dozen little ways. I bring mine to bear on one thing only: my paintings, and everything else is sacrificed to it...myself included.

When you start with a portrait and try to find pure form by abstracting more and more, you must end up with an egg.

You mustn't always believe what I say. Questions tempt you to tell lies, particularly when there is no answer.

As far as I am concerned, a painting speaks for itself. What is the use of giving explanations, when all is said and done? A painter has only one language.

Inspiration exists, but you have to find it working.

It's a poor artist who borrows--a good artist steals.