We, by our arts may be called the grandsons of God.

What is fair in men, passes away, but not so in art.

Art is a lie that leads us to the truth.

Every genuine work of art has as much reason for being as the earth and the sun.

Art is not made to decorate rooms. It is an offensive and defensive weapon against the enemy.

All art is but imitation of nature.

I don't work according to Nature, but in front and together with it. An artist must observe Nature, but never confuse it with the art.