"Art is a contemplation of the world in a state of grace."

"People say I think too much about women, yet, after all what is there more important to think about?"

"My dear Rose. Today I was thinking about you. If I were alone, I would write you a long letter. I was in the village, I felt good, I enjoyed the clean air and beautiful weather, but my soul yearned fo…"

"It's quite simple, the day the public will recognise my sculptures and those of other young artists in my wake, the teaching at the Academy of Fine Arts will be turned upside down."

"The most beautiful models are the simple ones."