In art, the obvious is a sin.

In art, the obvious is a sin.

To be interested solely in technique would be a very superficial thing to me.

To be interested solely in technique would be a very superficial thing to me.

The secret of life is in art.

The secret of life is in art.

Painters and poets have equal license in regard to everything.
[Lat., Pictoribus atque poetis
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Painters and poets have equal license in regard to everything.
[Lat., Pictoribus atque poetis
Quidlibet audendi semper fuit aequa potestas.]

Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.

Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.

All art is autobiographical. The pearl is the oyster's autobiography.

All art is autobiographical. The pearl is the oyster's autobiography.

Art hurts. Art urges voyages - and it is easier to stay at home.

Art hurts. Art urges voyages - and it is easier to stay at home.

Art is running away without ever leaving home.

Art is running away without ever leaving home.

Art supplies constantly to contemplation what nature seldom affords in concrete experience — the union of life and peace.

Art supplies constantly to contemplation what nature seldom affords in concrete experience — the union of life and peace.