Picasso was at a Paris cafe, doodling on a napkin when an admirer, recognising the artist, approached him and asked if she could purchase his drawing.
Upon completing the napkin sketch, Picasso asked for a million Francs in exchange for the sketch. The admirer was taken aback by this seemingly exorbitant request. After all, it had taken Picasso just a few minutes to create the drawing. In her eyes, the value of the sketch appeared disproportionate to the time it took to create it.
Picasso, however, responded with a phrase that has since become an enduring testament to his artistic journey and mastery: "My dear, It took me a lifetime to be able to draw this sketch."