Whatever is most abstract may perhaps be the summit of reality.

That inspiration comes, does not depend on me. The only thing I can do is make sure it catches me working.

Braque always said that the only thing that counts, in painting, is the intention, and it's true. What counts is what one wants to do, and not what one does. That's what's important.

People want Art. And they are given it. But the less Art there is in painting the more painting there is.

Action is the foundation of all success.

We have a definite but unknown quantity of experience at our disposal. As soon as the hourglass is turned, the sand will begin to run out and once it starts, it cannot stop until it's all gone.

Because I cannot work except in solitude, it is necessary that I live my work and that is impossible except in solitude.