“We must not imitate that which we seek to create.”

“Reality only reveals itself when it is illuminated by a ray of poetry.”

“Once an object has been incorporated in a picture it accepts a new destiny.”

“Painting is a nail to which I fasten my ideas.”

“There is only one valuable thing in art: the thing you cannot explain.”

“Truth exists only lies are invented. ”

“Truth exists. Only lies are invented.”

“Art upsets science reassures.”

“We must not imitate that which we seek to create.”