There are two men inside the artist, the poet and the craftsman. One is born a poet. One becomes a craftsman.
Émile ZolaOne forges one's style on the terrible anvil of daily deadlines.
Émile ZolaEverything is only a dream.
Émile ZolaParis flared — Paris, which the divine sun had sown with light, and where in glory waved the great future harvest of Truth and of Justice.
Émile ZolaIf you ask me what I came to do in this world, I, an artist, I will answer you: I am here to live out loud!
Émile ZolaThe artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing without work.
Émile Zola