Quotes by Salvador Dali

Salvador Dalí, born on May 11, 1904, in Figueres, Spain, was a visionary artist whose eccentric personality and groundbreaking contributions to surrealism left an indelible mark on the art world. Renowned for his meticulously crafted paintings, such as "The Persistence of Memory," Dalí's works explored the subconscious, dreams, and the bizarre. With a flair for the theatrical, he not only created art but also became a cultural icon, influencing fashion, film, and literature. His legacy endures as a testament to the power of imagination and individual expression.

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"Drawing is the honesty of the art. There is no possibility of cheating. It is either good or bad."

Salvador Dali

"The terrifying and edible beauty of Art Nouveau architecture."

Salvador Dali

"Painting is an infinitely minute part of my personality."

Salvador Dali

"Each morning when I awake, I experience again a supreme pleasure - that of being Salvador Dali."

Salvador Dali

"Have no fear of perfection - you'll never reach it."

Salvador Dali

"Those who do not want to imitate anything, produce nothing."

Salvador Dali

"Intelligence without ambition is a bird without wings."

Salvador Dali

"The thermometer of success is merely the jealousy of the malcontents."

Salvador Dali

"Liking money like I like it, is nothing less than mysticism. Money is a glory."

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"The secret of my influence has always been that it remained secret."

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"In order to acquire a growing and lasting respect in society, it is a good thing, if you possess great talent, to give, early in your youth, a very hard kick to the right shin of the society that you love. After that, be a snob."

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"Wars have never hurt anybody except the people who die."

Salvador Dali

"At the age of six I wanted to be a cook. At seven I wanted to be Napoleon. And my ambition has been growing steadily ever since."

Salvador Dali

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