Freedom does not consist in any dreamt-of independence from natural laws, but in the knowledge of these laws, and in the possibility this gives of systematically making them work towards definite ends.

All language is but a poor translation.

Painting is a way of forgetting oneself, of losing oneself in order to find oneself.

抱最好的希望，做最坏的打算。

Art is not made to decorate rooms. It is an offensive weapon in the defense against the enemy.