I can't paint the way they want me to paint and they know that too.
Painting is the grandchild of nature. It is related to God.
A work is finished when an artist realizes his intentions.
Practice what you know, and it will help to make clear what now you do not know.
I envy the poet. He is encouraged toward drunkenness and wallows with nubile wenches while the painter must endure wretchedness and pain for his art.
An honest man always values earning honor over wealth.