Artists must be men of wit, consciously or unconsciously philosophers; read, study and think a great deal of life.

Good composition is like a suspension bridge - each line adds strength and takes none away.

It seems to me that before a man tries to express anything to the world he must recognize in himself an individual, a new one, very distinct from others.

Why do we love the sea? It is because it has some potent power to make us think things we like to think.

Feel the dignity of a child. Do not feel superior to him, for you are not.

Work always as if you were a master, expect from yourself a masterpiece.

Cherish your own emotions and never undervalue them.