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Despite the realistic tradition of European art, one cannot, in fact, speak of absolute realism. Such realism, when it existed (expressed through works devoid of any artistic value), is nothing but the fruit of a passive attitude towards reality... Now, an authentic artist is always driven by the desire to submit reality to his will , he actually has a conquering psychology.

"În ciuda tradiției realiste a artei europene, nu se poate, de fapt, vorbi de un realism absolut. Un astfel de realism, atunci când a existat (exprimat prin opere lipsite de orice valoare artistică), nu este decât fructul unei atitudini pasive față de realitate... Or, un artist autentic e întotdeauna mânat de dorința de a supune realitatea, voinței lui, el are de fapt o psihologie de cuceritor."