“The richness of the world, all artificial pleasures, have the taste of...” — Georges Rouault Quote

“The richness of the world, all artificial pleasures, have the taste of sickness and give off a smell of death in the face of certain spiritual possessions.”

“The artist discards all theories, both his own and those of others. He forgets everything when he is in front of his canvas.”

“I am a believer and a conformist.”

“I took to the luge when I was very young, but I never imagined that it would become my passion. At 14, I was already competing on artificial tracks.”

“Men and girls, men and girls: Artificial swine and pearls.”

“I am not the kind to hide the fact that I have used artificial means to hide or correct my features.”