A tree against the sky possesses the same interest, the same character, the same expression as the figure of a human.

- Georges Rouault

My only objective is to paint a Christ so moving that those who see him will be converted.

- Georges Rouault

I am a believer and a conformist. Anyone can revolt; it is much more difficult to obey our inner promptings.

- Georges Rouault

The conscience of an artist worthy of the name is like an incurable disease which causes him endless torment but occasionally fills him with silent j…

- Georges Rouault

The artist discards all theories, both his own and those of others. He forgets everything when he is in front of his canvas.

- Georges Rouault

Nothing is old, nothing is new, save the light of grace underneath which beats a human heart.

- Georges Rouault

Nothing is old, nothing is new, save the light of grace underneath which beats a human heart. The way of feeling, of understanding, of loving; the wa…

- Georges Rouault

The richness of the world, all artificial pleasures, have the taste of sickness and give off a smell of death in the face of certain spiritual posses…

- Georges Rouault

Anyone can revolt. It is more difficult silently to obey our own inner promptings, and to spend our lives finding sincere and fitting means of expres…

- Georges Rouault