Art is stronger than Nature

It is not bright colors but good drawing that makes figures beautiful.

From the example of the past, the man of the present acts prudently so as not to imperil the future.

Those who are compelled to paint by force, without being in the necessary mood, can produce only ungainly works, because this profession requires an unruffled temper.

A good painter needs only three colours: black, white and red.

I think I am beginning to learn something about painting.

The painter must always seek the essence of things, always represent the essential characteristics and emotions of the person he is painting.

He who improvises can never make a perfect line of poetry.

Painting done under pressure by artists without the necessary talent can only give rise to formlessness, as painting is a profession that requires peace of mind.

Anybody Can Hate. Hate is Easy...Living Side by Side with Compassion, Tolerance and Respect Takes Real Courage.

The fantasized kiss was stolen time from the dreams…

Suit your manner to the man.

The grace of God exalts a man without inflating him, and humbles a man without debasing him.

The only thing that is constant is change.

Unwearied ceaseless effort is the price that must be paid for turning faith into a rich infallible experience.

I want to reconcile myself with heaven, I want to love, I want to pray, I want to believe in good.

Courage is a quality so necessary for maintaining virtue, that it is always respected, even when it is associated with vice.

It's a bit embarrassing watching myself, but I couldn't get someone else to play me, that would've been stupid.

Self, service, substance is the Divine order and nothing counts until we give ourselves.