Marc Chagall is known for the quote: “The dignity of the artist lies in his duty of keeping awake the sense of wonder in the world. In this long vigil he often has to vary his methods of stimulation; but in this long vigil he is also himself striving against a continual tendency to sleep.”
Marc Zakharovich Chagall was a Russian-French artist of Belarusian Jewish origin. He was associated with several major artistic styles and his works included book illustrations, stained glass, stage sets, ceramic, tapestries and fine art prints.