Arno Breker

“The images of man which I create are not idealized. They embody ideals and characteristics which are worthy for all men: human dignity, peace, respect, friendship, tolerance, and freedom.”

“Jean Cocteau--my artist friend since our early days--let himself be guided throughout his full life by the principle:"I love to love.I hate hatred."With all my heart I agree with that, and I have never lost faith in the good. This is a source of strength for my work.Once Cocteau said to me: "Your work contains the fire of the image of man--like the Phoenix . . . "I believe in this light. It will not be extinguished.”