The work of art must seize upon you, wrap you up in itself, carry you away. It is the means by which the artist conveys his passion; it is the current which he puts forth which sweeps you along in his passion.

I've never let one day go by without painting, or at least without drawing.

People love to be nice, but you must give them the chance.

One must from time to time attempt things that are beyond one's capacity.

One morning, one of us ran out of the black, it was the birth of Impressionism.

I consider that women who are authors, lawyers, and politicians are monsters.

Be a good craftsman; it won't stop you from being a genius.