English En
  • Deutsche De
  • English En
  • Français Fr
  • Русский Ru

We use cookies to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our marketing and analytics partners who may combine it with other information you've provided to them or which they've separately collected from you. You also may to see our Privacy Policy. By clicking the OK button below, you accept our cookies.

Authors:
Henri Matisse Quotes

Henri Matisse quotes about work

French Artist December 31, 1869 – November 3, 1954

Henri Matisse quotes in french
Henri Matisse quotes in german
 Cite this Page: Citation

Quotes

Henri Matisse quote: "Derive happiness in oneself from a good day’s work, from..."
Derive happiness in oneself from a good day’s work, from illumination the fog that surround Henri Matisse
I didn't expect to recover from my second operation but since I did, I consider that I'm living on borrowed time. Every day that dawns is a gift to me and I take it in that way. I accept it gratefully without looking beyond it. I completely forget my physical suffering and all the unpleasantness of my present condition and I think only of the joy of seeing the sun rise once more and of being able to work a little bit, even under difficult conditions. Henri Matisse
Time extracts various values from a painter's work. When these values are exhausted the pictures are forgotten, and the more a picture has to give, the greater it is. Henri Matisse
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. Henri Matisse
Henri Matisse quote: "Work cures everything."
Work cures everything. Henri Matisse

Popular Author

Related Authors