There are two ways for a painter: the broad and easy one or the narrow and hard one.

If painting is no longer needed, it seems a pity that some of us are born into the world with such a passion for line and color.

I have touched with a sense of art some people-they felt the love and the life. Can you offer me anything to compare to that joy for an artist?

Women should be someone and not something.

I think that if you shake the tree, you ought to be around when the fruit falls to pick it up.

Acceptance, under someone else's terms, is worse than rejection.

I am independent! I can live alone and I love to work.

The first sight of Degas' pictures was the turning point of my artistic life.

It changed my life. I saw art then as I wanted to see it.

There's only one thing in life for a woman; it's to be a mother... A woman artist must be... capable of making primary sacrifices.

It is as well not to have too great an admiration for your master's work. You will be in less danger of imitating him.

Yes, she is.” His eyes remained on Olivia, but she wasn’t aware he was watching her. “With art, I believe anything created with profound heart is captured compulsively beautifully.

Beauty is within

I am an observer, I like to watch people. I am into psychology and people - how they act and such.

A leader leads from in front, by the power of example. A ruler pushes from behind, by means of the club, the whip, the power of fear.

So then you’re free?’ ‘Yes, I’m free,’ said Karl, and nothing seemed more worthless than his freedom.

The nation's first experiment with the income tax was tried at this time; another violation of the Constitution.

The greatest gift you can give to somebody is your own personal development

Being sick feels like you're wearing someone else's glasses.

Flowers every night Blossom in the sky; Peace in the Infinite, At peace am I.

What makes a man a man are his deeds, his responsibilities, and his reactions... These things are also what makes a man a monster.