"The object of painting is to arrange colors in such a way that they sing together."

"The importance of an artist is to be measured by the number of new signs he has introduced into the language of art."

"A work of art must carry in itself its complete significance and impose it upon the beholder even before he can identify the subject matter."

"Color was not given to us in order that we should imitate nature. It was given to us so that we can express our own emotions."

"I do it in self-defence."