Salvador Dali
Quotes and Philosophies
"Drawing is the honesty of the art. There is no possibility of cheating. It is either good or bad."
"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."
"Instead of stubbornly attempting to use surrealism for purposes of subversion, it is necessary to try to make of surrealism something as solid, complete and classic as the works of museums."
"Intelligence without ambition is a bird without wings."
"Have no fear of perfection - you'll never reach it. "
"Liking money like I like it, is nothing less than mysticism. Money is a glory."
"Mistakes are almost always of a sacred nature. Never try to correct them. On the contrary: rationalize them, understand them thoroughly. After that, it will be possible for you to sublimate them."
"The terrifying and edible beauty of Art Nouveau architecture. "
"Wars have never hurt anybody except the people who die."