I always forbade everyone to clean my studios, dust them, not only for fear they would disturb my things, but especially because I always counted on the protection of dust. It's my ally. I always let it settle where it likes. It's like a layer of protection.

To find is the thing.

I imitate everyone except myself.

The only thing emanating from my pictures should be emotion.

I paint what I think, not what I see.

Disciples be damned. It's not interesting. It's only the masters that matter. Those who create.

The artist must know the manner whereby to convince others of the truthfulness of his lies.