Every good composition is above all a work of abstraction. All good painters know this. But the painter cannot dispense with subjects altogether without his work suffering impoverishment.

To be an artist, one must . . . never shirk from the truth as he understands it, never withdraw from life

As an artist I have always tried to be faithful to my vision of life, and I have frequently been in conflict with those who wanted me to paint not what I saw but what they wished me to see.

The rôle of the artist is that of a soldier of the revolution.

I've never believed in God, but I believe in Picasso.

Looking back upon my work today, I think the best I have done grew out of things deeply felt, the worst from a pride in mere talent.

Art is like ham-it nourishes people.

July 13, 1954 was the most tragic day of my life. I had lost my beloved Frida forever. To late now I realized that the most wonderful part of my life had been my love for Frida.

Only the work of art itself can raise the standard of taste.

If I ever loved a woman, the more I loved her, the more I wanted to hurt her. Frida was only the most obvious victim of this disgusting trait.

Through her paintings, she breaks all the taboos of the woman's body and of female sexuality.

The problem with marriage is that it ends every night after making love, and it must be rebuilt every morning before breakfast.

To experience the spirit of peace, one must have freedom.Neither can be obtained without the other.

Angels around us, angels beside us, angels within us. Angels are watching over you when times are good or stressed. Their wings wrap gently around you, whispering you are loved and blessed.

Christianity ruined emperors but saved peoples.

the theater should be free to the people just as the Public Library is free, just as the museum is free. ... I want the theater to be made accessible to the people.

If technology is not a metaphor for memory, what is it?

The longing for paradise is paradise itself.

Bigger than any obstacle is the strength that one posses It's a power that overcomes every obstacle

You can accept reality, or you can persist in your purpose until reality accepts you.

I've been given an opportunity right now and I'm going to run through a wall to try to take advantage of it.