There is only one reason for art in America, and that is that the people of America learn the means of expressing themselves in their own time, and their own land.

After all, the goal is not making art. It is living a life. Those who live their lives will leave the stuff that is really art.

The artist should have a powerful will. He should be powerfully possessed by one idea

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

There is nothing more entertaining than to have a frank talk with yourself. Few do it-frankly. Educating yourself is getting acquainted with yourself.

When we respect the nude, we will no longer have any shame about it.

Cherish your own emotions and never undervalue them.