38 Quotes by Edouard Manet

This woman's work is exceptional. Too bad she's not a man.

I would kiss you, had I the courage.

There is no symmetry in nature. One eye is never exactly the same as the other.

There's no symmetry in nature. One eye is never exactly the same as the other. There's always a difference. We all have a more or less crooked nose and an irregular mouth.

I need to work to feel well.

You must always remain master of the situation and do what you please. No school tasks, ah, no! no tasks!

Above all, keep your colors fresh!

Every time I paint, I throw myself into the water in order to learn how to swim.

Concision in art is a necessity and an elegance. The verbose painter bores: who will get rid of all these trimmings?