Complex Quotes by Niki de St. Phalle

Painting calmed the chaos that shook my soul.

— Niki de St. Phalle

The world has been experiencing a whole pattern of auto-destruction, whether in environmental disasters like Chernobyl or health disasters like AIDS.

— Niki de St. Phalle

I wanted to make some of the really important things of my generation and some of the biggest.

— Niki de St. Phalle

Father's ideals became part of me and still are today. His reserve, deeply rooted liberal views, his provocative humour, his passion for work and…

— Niki de St. Phalle

It's my destiny to make a place where people can come and be happy: a garden of joy.

— Niki de St. Phalle

Since the age of 11, I have loved writing poems and fragments from my life.

— Niki de St. Phalle

I resemble the father I once hated.

— Niki de St. Phalle

With long skirts, you can really buff. People open doors for you and everything.

— Niki de St. Phalle

I could do whatever I wanted, whether people liked it or not.

— Niki de St. Phalle

Most people don't see the edginess in my work. They think it's all fantasy and whimsy.

— Niki de St. Phalle

AIDS is a complex situation that's sure to bring out the best and the worst in people.

— Niki de St. Phalle