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Henri Matisse Quotes

«Derive happiness in oneself from a good day's work, from illuminating the fog that surrounds us.»
«The only valid thing in art is the one thing that cannot be explained, to explain away the mystery of a great painting would do irreplaceable harm, for whenever you explain or define something you substitute the explanation or the definition for the»
«Instinct must be thwarted just as one prunes the branches of a tree so that it will grow better.»
«There are wonderful things in real jazz, the talent for improvisation, the liveliness, the being at one with the audience.»
Author: Henri Matisse (Artist, Painter) | About: Jazz, Music | Keywords: improvisation, jazz, liveliness
«I have always tried to hide my efforts and wished my works to have a light joyousness of springtime which never lets anyone suspect the labors it has cost me.»
«Jazz is rhythm and meaning.»
Author: Henri Matisse (Artist, Painter) | About: Jazz | Keywords: jazz, rhythm, rhythm and
«In the beginning you must subject yourself to the influence of nature. You must be able to walk firmly on the ground before you start walking of a tightrope.»
«When I saw what a mess everything was in I asked for my money back on the ticket. I would have felt I was deserting. If everyone of any value leaves France, what will remain of France?»
Author: Henri Matisse (Artist, Painter) | About: Country | Keywords: deserting, France, mess, ticket
«A distinction is made between painters who work directly from nature and those who work purely from imagination. Personally, I think neither of these methods must be preferred to the exclusion of the other. Both may be used in turn by the same indivi»
«I don't know whether I believe in God or not. I think, really, I'm some sort of Buddhist. But the essential thing is to put oneself in a frame of mind which is close to that of prayer.»

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