“Religion is an illusion of childhood, outgrown under proper education.”

“The sacred formula of positivism: love as a principle, the order as a foundation, and progress as a goal.”

“Like true philosophers I've come to believe that religion is an illusion of childhood, outgrown after proper education.”

“Sculpture is the art of the hole and the lump.”

“Nothing is a waste of time if you use the experience wisely.”

“The main thing is to be moved, to love, to hope, to tremble, to live. Be a man before being an artist!”

“Man's naked form belongs to no particular moment in history; it is eternal, and can be looked upon with joy by the people of all ages.”