Famous Quotes

"I think art education, especially in this country, which government pretty much ignores, is so important for young people."

Mikhail Baryshnikov on Art

More quotes about Art

• "True art is characterized by an irresistible urge in the creative artist."

  Albert Einstein on Art

• "If you hear a voice within you say 'you cannot paint,' then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced."

  Vincent Van Gogh on Art

• "The highest art is always the most religious, and the greatest artist is always a devout person."

  Abraham Lincoln on Art

• "The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance."

  Aristotle on Art

• "A work of art is the unique result of a unique temperament."

  Oscar Wilde on Art

More quotes by Mikhail Baryshnikov

• "Your body actually reminds you about your age and your injuries - the body has a stronger memory than your mind."

• "People dance at any age."

• "When I'm alone, I work sometimes with music, sometimes without and sometimes just listening to NPR."

• "People of art should never get married and have children, because it's a selfish experience."

• "I like to go to anybody else's birthday, and if I'm invited I'm a good guest. But I never celebrate my birthdays. I really don't care."