Quotes by James Whistler

Work alone will efface the footsteps of work.
– 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