The nightmare of materialism, which has turned the life of the universe into an evil, useless game, is not yet past; it holds the awakening soul still in its grip.

Colors produce a spiritual vibration, the impression they create is important only as a step towards this vibration.

The eyes are hammers.

A parallel between color and music can only be relative – just as a violin can give warm shades of tone, so yellow has shades, which can be expressed by various instruments.

It is essential that the painter should develop not only his eyes, but also his soul, so that it too may be capable of weighing colors in balance.

The sensations of colors on the palette can be spiritual experiences.

The more abstract is form, the more clear and direct its appeal.