With a painter's temperament, all that's needed are the means of expression sufficient to be intelligible to the wide public.

Quote by Paul Cezanne

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Painting from nature is not copying the object; it is realizing one's sensations.

Painting from nature is not copying the object; it is realizing one's sensations.

I've come to the conclusion that it's not really possible to help others.

I've come to the conclusion that it's not really possible to help others.

Doubtless there are things in nature which have not yet been seen. If an artist...

Doubtless there are things in nature which have not yet been seen. If an artist...

I have sworn to die painting.

I have sworn to die painting.

I have nothing to hide in art. The initial force alone can bring anyone to...

I have nothing to hide in art. The initial force alone can bring anyone to...

Shadow is a colour as light is, but less brilliant; light and shadow are only...

Shadow is a colour as light is, but less brilliant; light and shadow are only...

The painter must enclose himself within his work; he must respond not with words, but...

The painter must enclose himself within his work; he must respond not with words, but...

Don't be an art critic. Paint. There lies salvation.

Don't be an art critic. Paint. There lies salvation.

There are two things in the painter, the eye and the mind; each of them...

There are two things in the painter, the eye and the mind; each of them...

I allow no one to touch me.

I allow no one to touch me.

I lack the magnificent richness of color that animates nature.

I lack the magnificent richness of color that animates nature.

With an apple I will astonish Paris.

With an apple I will astonish Paris.

We live in a rainbow of chaos.

We live in a rainbow of chaos.

The day is coming when a single carrot, freshly observed, will set off a revolution.

The day is coming when a single carrot, freshly observed, will set off a revolution.

Painting is damned difficult - you always think you've got it, but you haven't.

Painting is damned difficult - you always think you've got it, but you haven't.

If isolation tempers the strong, it is the stumbling-block of the uncertain.

If isolation tempers the strong, it is the stumbling-block of the uncertain.

Art is a harmony parallel with nature.

Art is a harmony parallel with nature.

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

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

You say a new era in art is preparing; you sensed it coming; continue your...

You say a new era in art is preparing; you sensed it coming; continue your...

I must be more sensible and realize that at my age, illusions are hardly permitted...

I must be more sensible and realize that at my age, illusions are hardly permitted...