Quotessence
Home / Quotes / Quote by Edouard Manet

Quote by Edouard Manet

“The attacks of which I have been the object have broken the spring of life in me... People don't realize what it feels like to be constantly insulted.”

Quote by Edouard Manet

Author

Edouard Manet
Edouard Manet

Edouard Manet was a French painter born on January 23, 1832, and died on April 30, 1883. He was a pivotal figure in the transition from Realism to Impressionism, known for his innovative use of light and color and his depiction of modern life. Manet's work often portrayed contemporary Parisian society and is considered one of the founders of modern art. more

You May Also Like

“You worthy critics, or whatever you may call yourselves, are ashamed or afraid of the momentary and passing madness which is found in all real creators, the longer or shorter duration of which distinguishes the thinking artist from the dreamer. Hence your complaints of unfruitfulness, for you reject too soon and discriminate too severely.”

“On Monday mornings I am dedicated to the proposition that all men are created jerks.”