Listening only to my instincts, I discovered superb things.

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

Without the fog, London would not be a beautiful city. It is fog that gives it its magnificent amplitude...its regular and massive blocks become grandiose in that mysterious mantle.

The only merit I have is to have painted directly from nature with the aim of conveying my impressions in front of the most fugitive effects.

Zaandam has enough to paint for a lifetime.

Now I really feel the landscape, I can be bold and include every tone of pink and blue: it's enchanting, it's delicious, and I hope it will please you.

I must have flowers, always, and always.