Art Quotes

14657 Art quotes by 5537 unique authors

Is art really the priesthood that demands the pure in heart who belong to it wholly? — Paul Cezanne
When I am finishing a picture, I hold some God-made object up to it - a rock, a flower, the branch of a tree or… — Marc Chagall
In our life there is a single color, as on an artist's palette, which provides the meaning of life and art. It is the color… — Marc Chagall
Great art picks up where nature ends. — Marc Chagall
If I create from the heart, nearly everything works; if from the head, almost nothing. — Marc Chagall
The dignity of the artist lies in his duty of keeping awake the sense of wonder in the world. In this long vigil he often… — Marc Chagall
It is commonly supposed that the art of pleasing is a wonderful aid in the pursuit of fortune; but the art of being bored is… — Nicolas Chamfort
We learn martial arts as helping weakness. You never fight for people to get hurt. You're always helping people. — Jackie Chan
When you are learning about a martial art, it is about respect. — Jackie Chan
As a father, I always want my son to be perfect. When he was young, I tried to train him in martial arts, but he… — Jackie Chan
Everything a writer learns about the art or craft of fiction takes just a little away from his need or desire to write at all.… — Raymond Chandler
There is no time for cut-and-dried monotony. There is time for work. And time for love. That leaves no other time! — Coco Chanel
I went into the business for the money, and the art grew out of it. If people are disillusioned by that remark, I can't help… — Charlie Chaplin
Artists don't talk about art. Artists talk about work. If I have anything to say to young writers, it's stop thinking of writing as art.… — Paddy Chayefsky
There is nothing new in art except talent. — Anton Chekhov
The wealthy are always surrounded by hangers-on; science and art are as well. — Anton Chekhov
My mother was the most creative, fantastic person and would come up with great things for us to do. She'd buy art supplies and all… — Unknown Author
In seeking wisdom thou art wise; in imagining that thou hast attained it - thou art a fool. — Lord Chesterfield
Lying in bed would be an altogether perfect and supreme experience if only one had a colored pencil long enough to draw on the ceiling. — Gilbert K. Chesterton
Art, like morality, consists in drawing the line somewhere. — Gilbert K. Chesterton
Art consists of limitation. The most beautiful part of every picture is the frame. — Gilbert K. Chesterton
All architecture is great architecture after sunset; perhaps architecture is really a nocturnal art, like the art of fireworks. — Gilbert K. Chesterton
Anyone who works on a quilt, who devotes her time, energy, creativity, and passion to that art, learns to value the work of her hands.… — Jennifer Chiaverini
I am trying to make art that relates to the deepest and most mythic concerns of human kind and I believe that, at this moment… — Judy Chicago
In France, cooking is a serious art form and a national sport. — Julia Child

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