An artist is not paid for his labor but for his vision.

An artist is not paid for his labor but for his vision.

Artists like cats; soldiers like dogs.

Artists like cats; soldiers like dogs.

The position of the artist if humble. He is essentially a channel.

The position of the artist if humble. He is essentially a channel.

The big artist keeps an eye on nature and steals her tools.

The big artist keeps an eye on nature and steals her tools.

Every good painter paints what he is.

Every good painter paints what he is.

I shut my eyes in order to see.

I shut my eyes in order to see.

To send light into the darkness of men's hearts - such is the duty of the artist.

To send light into the darkness of men's hearts - such is the duty of the artist.

Actors are willing to give their entire lives to a moment--to that line, that laugh, that gesture, or that interpretation read more

Actors are willing to give their entire lives to a moment--to that line, that laugh, that gesture, or that interpretation that will stir the audience's soul.