The function of the artist is to invent, not to chronicle.

To reveal art and conceal the artist is art's aim

No great artist ever sees things as they really are. If he did he would cease to be an artist.

A subject that is beautiful in itself gives no suggestion to the artist. It lacks imperfection.

The critic has to educate the public; the artist has to educate the critic.

Every portrait that is painted with feeling is a portrait of the artist, not of the sitter.