Quotes by

James Whistler

I cant tell you if genius is hereditary, because heaven has granted me no offspring. – James Whistler

To say to the painter that Nature is to be taken as she is, is to say to the player that he may sit on the piano. – James Whistler

The rare few, who, early in life have rid themselves of the friendship of the many. – James Whistler

An artist is not paid for his labor but for his vision. – James Whistler

Work alone will efface the footsteps of work. – James Whistler