God takes care of imbeciles, little children and artists.
It is absurd to look for perfection.
Don't be afraid in nature: one must be bold, at the risk of having been deceived and making mistakes.
Don't be afraid of putting on color, refine the work little by little.
I began to understand my sensations, to know what I wanted, at around the age of forty - but only vaguely.
The subject should be observed more for shape and color than for drawing... precise drawing is dry and hampers the impression of the whole, it destroys all sensations.