The Louvre is the book in which we learn to read.

Keep good company - that is, go to the Louvre.

Time and reflection change the sight little by little 'till we come to understand.

People think how a sugar basin has no physiognomy, no soul. But it changes every day.

Art is a harmony parallel with nature.

The most seductive thing about art is the personality of the artist himself.

The truth is in nature, and I shall prove it.

Genius is the ability to renew one's emotions in daily experience.

Light is a thing that cannot be reproduced, but must be represented by something else - by color.

The awareness of our own strength makes us modest.

I ask you to pray for me, for once age has overtaken us, we find consolation only in religion.

I have studied many philosophers and many cats. The wisdom of cats is infinitely superior.

I have always wanted to give you the world, so I started giving you pieces of the oceans that kept us apart.

There was nothing glorious about the life of a drinker or the life of a writer.

Almost all absurdity of conduct arises in individual, when displayed ego and self portrayed images are not recognised by anyone.

The only color I judge people by is the color of their teeth.

The powers that be are ordained of God.

If you have a dream, only share it with those that are going to support you. Walk toward it on a daily basis and don't let anyone's doubting or negativity throw you off your path.

It (Twitter) closes the six degrees of separation to one degree of separation

On one level, life is effervescent and active. On another level, it is absolutely still. The inner stillness nourishes the outer activity.

A deliberate plan is not always necessary for the highest art; it emerges.