Life has no meaning unless one lives it with a will, at least to the limit of one's will.
Paul GauguinGo on working, freely and furiously, you will make progress and sooner or later your worth will be recognised, if you have any.
Paul GauguinLife is hardly more than a fraction of a second. Such a little time to prepare oneself for eternity!
Paul GauguinProficiency in art is a contract with your self and the empowerment of your self. Not all of us demand or even desire proficiency, but for those who do it's necessary to temper the influence of groups. And while some artists think history is bunk, the historical evidence is overwhelming: "In my isolation I grow stronger."
Paul Gauguin