The purpose of painting is to decorate the walls. Therefore it has to be as rich as possible

Shall I tell you what I think are the two qualities of a work of art? First, it must be indescribable, and second, it must be inimitable.

I look at a nude. There are myriads of tiny tints. I must find the ones that will make the flesh on my canvas live and quiver.

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.

My concern has always been to paint nudes as if they were some splendid fruit.

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.