“The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls.”

“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.”

“The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.”

“Art is not chaste. Those ill prepared should be allowed no contact with art. Art is dangerous. If it is chaste, it is not art.”

“Art is never chaste. It ought to be forbidden to ignorant innocents, never allowed into contact with those not sufficiently prepared. Yes, art is dangerous. Where it is chaste, it is not art.”

“Art is the elimination of the unnecessary.”

“Art is a lie that reveals the truth.”