All the past up to a moment ago is your legacy. You have a right to it.

Many things that come into the world are not looked into. The individual says 'My crowd doesn't run that way.' I say, don't run with crowds.

Art when really understood is the province of every human being. It is simply a question of doing things, anything, well. It is not an outside, extra thing.

We are not here to do what has already been done.

All real works of art look as though they were done in joy.

The pursuit of happiness is a great activity. One must be open and alive. It is the greatest feat man has to accomplish, and spirits must flow. There must be courage. There are no easy ruts to get into which lead to happiness.

Paint what you feel. Paint what you see. Paint what is real to you.