Mary Cassatt

Women artists must fight for every inch of recognition.

Light and shadow dance in every scene I create.

I laugh at those who call my work sentimental.

The meaning of life is found in quiet moments.

Degas taught me technique, but I taught myself feeling.

My eyes fail me, but my vision remains clear.

Art without passion is merely decoration.

I cherish the freedom of being an expatriate artist.

Children’s innocence is the purest muse.

Society’s expectations are chains; art breaks them.

A single brushstroke can change everything.

I have no regrets in choosing this path.

Impressionism freed us from the tyranny of detail.

Laughter is the best response to adversity.

The soul of a painting lies in its harmony.

Friendships in art are rare but invaluable.

Beauty is in the tender gestures of daily life.

I paint for myself first, the world second.

Time spent observing is never wasted.

The canvas is my confidante.