Painting from nature is not copying the object it is realizing one's sensations. Paul Cezanne on nature
The truth is in nature, and I shall prove it. Paul Cezanne on nature
Art is a harmony parallel with nature. Paul Cezanne on nature
Pure drawing is an abstraction. Drawing and colour are not distinct, everything in nature is coloured. Paul Cezanne on nature
Doubtless there are things in nature which have not yet been seen. If an artist discovers them, he opens the way for his successors. Paul Cezanne on nature
We must not be content to memorize the beautiful formulas of our illustrious predecessors. Let us go out and study beautiful nature. Paul Cezanne on nature
I lack the magnificent richness of color that animates nature. Paul Cezanne on nature
I ask you to pray for me, for once age has overtaken us, we find consolation only in religion. Paul Cezanne on religion
The awareness of our own strength makes us modest. Paul Cezanne on strength
The truth is in nature, and I shall prove it. Paul Cezanne on truth
A work of art which did not begin in emotion is not art. Paul Cezanne on work
My nervous system is enfeebled, only work in oils can sustain me. Paul Cezanne on work