L'amitié parfaite ne consiste pas dans l'assimilation d'autrui. Au contraire, on est ami quand on est attaché et détaché. Proche et distant à la fois. Très intéressé par la vie de l'autre mais capable de reserve.

It’s very hard to work, but when you work, life becomes easy and meaningful.

The literal meaning of life is whatever you're doing that prevents you from killing yourself.

The artist should not only paint what he sees before him, but also what he sees in himself.