If a man devotes himself to art, much evil is avoided that happens otherwise if one is idle.

As I grew older, I realized that it was much better to insist on the genuine forms of nature, for simplicity is the greatest adornment of art.

Sane judgment abhors nothing so much as a picture perpetrated with no technical knowledge, although with plenty of care and diligence.

The artist is chosen by God to fulfill his commands and must never be overwhelmed by public opinion.

Why has God given me such magnificent talent? It is a curse as well as a great blessing.

What beauty is, I know not, though it adheres to many things.