Creativity takes courage. – Henri Matisse
Drawing is like making an expressive gesture with the advantage of permanence. – Henri Matisse

Creativity takes courage. – Henri Matisse
Drawing is like making an expressive gesture with the advantage of permanence. – Henri Matisse
In the beginning you must subject yourself to the influence of nature. You must be able to walk firmly on the ground before you start walking on a tightrope. – Henri Matisse
I dont paint things. I only paint the difference between things. – Henri Matisse
Overcoming the Cold War required courage from the people of Central and Eastern Europe and what was then the German Democratic Republic, but it also required the steadfastness of Western partner over many decades when many had long lost hope of integration of the two Germanys and Europe. – Angela Merkel