Inspirational Quotes, Motivational Sayings, and Wise Words for Daily Inspiration

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So much of every art is an expression of the subconscious that it seems to me most of all the important qualities are put there unconsciously, and little of importance by the conscious intellect. But these are things for the psychologist to untangle.

Edward Hopper's Popular Quotes

More of me comes out when I improvise.

- Edward Hopper

Great art is the outward expression of an inner life in the artist, and this inner life will result in his personal vision of the world.

- Edward Hopper

In general it can be said that a nation's art is greatest when it most reflects the character of its people.

- Edward Hopper

My aim in painting has always been the most exact transcription possible of my most intimate impression of nature.

- Edward Hopper

The only quality that endures in art is a personal vision of the world. Methods are transient: personality is enduring.

- Edward Hopper

To me the most important thing is the sense of going on. You know how beautiful things are when you're traveling.

- Edward Hopper

I guess I'm not very human. All I really want to do is paint light on the side of a house.

- Edward Hopper

The only real influence I've ever had was myself.

- Edward Hopper

No amount of skillful invention can replace the essential element of imagination.

- Edward Hopper