The artist is the world's scapegoat.

The artist who imagines that he puts his best into a portrait in order to produce something good, which will be a pleasure to the sitter and to himself, will have some bitter experiences.

There are infinite modes of expression in the world of art, and to insist that only by one road can the artist attain his ends is to limit him.

A sculptor is supposed to be a dull dog anyway, so why should he not break out in colour sometimes, and in my case I'd as soon be hanged for a sheep as a lamb.

A wife, a lover, can perhaps never see what the artist sees. They rarely ever do. Perhaps a really mediocre artist has more chance of success.

To think of abstraction as an end in itself is undoubtedly letting oneself be led into a cul-de-sac and can only lead to exhaustion and impotence.

Why dont they stick to murder and leave art to us?

To accuse me of making sensations is the easiest way of attacking me, and in reality leaves the question of sculpture untouched.

Be thankful for all you gain. Be thankful for what you lose, too. Find a reason each day to celebrate your life.

Life is not a mixture of matter and energy but energy in matter, bound in such a way that dissociation is impossible so long as the living process continues.

Shake me off, then, sir--push me away; for I'll not leave you of my own accord.

The dead guy looked at me with wide eyes. “I can’t move my legs.” I snorted. “You can’t move your arms either, or your feet or your freaking eyelids. You’re dead.

Look at me! I'm sweet and lovable!

To generous souls every task is noble.

The endorsement process is an evolution. What you try to do is you endorse someone that you believe in and their ideas and their solutions align with yours.

We are not responsible for our endowments or natural abilities, but we are responsible for the strategic use of time.

In my mind, there is nothing so illiberal, and so ill-bred, as audible laughter.

Love is love. It doesn't matter about sexuality, it's just about how you feel towards somebody else and being good and honest with them.