Genius Has To Pass Over Madness And

The Daily Life Of A Genius, His Sleep, His Digestion, He Ecstasies, His Nails, His Colds, His Blood, His Life And Death Are Essentially Different From The Rest Of Mankind.

All Of My Knowledge, Of Both Science And Religion, I Incorporate Into The Classical Tradition Of My Painting.

In Order To Acquire A Growing And Lasting Respect In Society, It Is A Good Thing, If You Possess Great Talent, To Give, Early In Your Youth, A Very Hard Kick To The Right Shin Of The Society That You Love. After That, Be A Snob.

There Are Some Days When I Think I'm Going To Die From An Overdose Of Satisfaction.

At The Age Of Six I Wanted To Be A Cook. At Seven I Wanted To Be Napoleon. And My Ambition Has Been Growing Steadily Ever Since.