I waited for the idea to consolidate, for the grouping and composition of themes to settle themselves in my brain.

My work is always better when I am alone and follow my own impressions.

The older I become the more I realize of that I have to work very hard to reproduce what I search: the instantaneous. The influence of the atmosphere on the things and the light scattered throughout.

All I did was to look at what the universe showed me, to let my brush bear witness to it.

No, I'm not a great painter. Neither am I a great poet.

I work at my garden all the time and with love. What I need most are flowers, always. My heart is forever in Giverny.

It is better to have done something than to have been someone.