Quotes by Pablo Picasso

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“ It takes a very long time to become young. “

-Pablo Picasso-

It takes a very long time to become young.

I am always doing that which I can not do, in order that I may learn how to do it.

My mother said to me, ‘If you are a soldier, you will become a general. If you are a monk, you will become the Pope.’ Instead, I was a painter and became Picasso.

I'd like to live as a poor man with lots of money.

Action is the foundational key to all success.

I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it.

Only put off until tomorrow what you are willing to die having left undone.

Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working.

Good artists copy. Great artists steal.

Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist.

Others have seen what is and asked why. I have seen what could be and asked why not.

The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls.

It took me four years to paint like Raphael, but a lifetime to paint like a child.

The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.

Every act of creation is first of all an act of destruction.

Art is the lie that enables us to realize the truth.

Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.

Everything you can imagine is real.

Our goals can only be reached through a vehicle of a plan, in which we must fervently believe, and upon which we must vigorously act. There is no other route to success.

Introducing Pablo Picasso

Pablo Picasso was a Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramicist, and stage designer, widely regarded as one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Born on October 25, 1881, in Málaga, Spain, he demonstrated an extraordinary artistic talent from a young age. Picasso co-founded the Cubist movement, which revolutionized European painting and sculpture, introducing a fragmented and abstract style that challenged traditional perspectives. His notable works include "Les Demoiselles d'Avignon" and "Guernica," the latter being a powerful political statement against war inspired by the bombing of Guernica during the Spanish Civil War. Throughout his career, Picasso experimented with various styles and mediums, including Surrealism and Neoclassicism, reflecting the complexity of human experience. He lived in France for much of his life and became a central figure in the avant-garde movements of the early 20th century. Picasso passed away on April 8, 1973, leaving behind an indelible legacy that continues to influence artists and captivate audiences worldwide.