I want to perceive and understand the hidden powers and laws of things, in order to have them in my power.
Happy is he who causes a scandal
Man cannot change or escape his time. The eye sees the present and the future
The true painter must be able, with the most usual things, to have the most unusual ideas.
Geniuses must never die, the progress of mankind depends on us
If I'm going to be anything more than average, if anyone is going to remember me, then I need to go further, in art, in life, in everything!