A single day is enough to make us a little larger or, another time, a little smaller.
Nature is garrulous to the point of confusion, let the artist be truly taciturn.
When looking at any significant work of art, remember that a more significant one probably has had to be sacrificed.
Art does not reproduce what we see; rather, it makes us see.
In the final analysis, a drawing simply is no longer a drawing, no matter how self-sufficient its execution may be. It is a symbol, and the more profoundly the imaginary lines of projection meet higher dimensions, the better.
The art of mastering life is the prerequisite for all further forms of expression, whether they are paintings, sculptures, tragedies, or musical compositions.