I envy the poet. He is encouraged toward drunkenness and wallows with nubile wenches while the painter must endure wretchedness and pain for his art.

- Rembrandt

Old age is a hindrance to creativity but cannot crush my youthful spirit.

- Rembrandt

Life etches itself onto our faces as we grow older, showing our violence, excesses or kindnesses.

- Rembrandt

Painting is the grandchild of nature. It is related to God.

- Rembrandt

Practice what you know, and it will help to make clear what now you do not know.

- Rembrandt

An honest man always values earning honor over wealth.

- Rembrandt

A work is finished when an artist realizes his intentions.

- Rembrandt

A painting is not made to be sniffed.

- Rembrandt

Without atmosphere a painting is nothing.

- Rembrandt