"My conscious motivation was to bring German art up to the highest level. I saw what the French artists could do since some time, we could do much more. I spoke in front of our youth, I can say with success."

“129 artworks of Lovis Corinth, on Wikiart”

“Diseases, a paralysis of the left side, a monstrous right hand tremor strengthened by the efforts by the needle and caused by previous excesses with alcohol, prevent me from doing any calligraphic craftsmanship. A constant effort to achieve my goal - I've never reached the degree hoped - has exacerbated my life, and every job has ended with the depression of having to go on with this life.”

“Lovis Corinth, The Handbook 'Learning to Paint'. Part One - Review by Francesco Mazzaferro”

“In the autumn of 1884 I went to Paris. The spirit that greeted me was certainly more impressive than in Germany. I studied in a famous school. The French who I met there seemed to me not at all equipped. Traditional views. I was there for three years. I never found a talent. Among the Germans, in particular at the Academy of Munich, there was a lot more momentum. I admire the French painting from Watteau to Monet, otherwise there is nothing that can be said to be exceptional.”

“'Lovis Corinth, Autobiographic Writings', Part Two - Review with quotes by Francesco Mazzaferro”